1. a narrow board or molding along the bottom of an interior wall
Usage: British

1. going around the edge or border of something
2. avoiding dealing with something directly

Examples

• The painter carefully removed the skirting before painting the walls.
• We need to replace the damaged skirting in the living room.
• The path was skirting the edge of the forest.
• The car was skirting around the large pothole.
• She kept skirting the real issue during the meeting.
• He’s been skirting his responsibilities for weeks.
• The hiking trail is skirting the mountain’s base.