skirt

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women

(Fungi) a remnant of the partial veil that in mature mushrooms surrounds the stem like a collar

informal terms for a (young) woman

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"

pass around or about; move along the border; "The boat skirted the coast"

form the edge of

extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; "The forest surrounds my property"