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Sense: Noun: garment

Synonyms:

dress , petticoat, kilt, frock (UK, regional, informal), miniskirt, mini-skirt, mini skirt, maxi-skirt, short skirt, long skirt, pleated skirt, split skirt, tutu, pencil skirt, tight skirt, A-line skirt, puffball skirt, ra-ra skirt, skater skirt, wraparound skirt, sarong, hoop skirt, underskirt, slip , kirtle (archaic)

Sense: Verb: circumvent

Synonyms:

circumvent, bypass , circumnavigate, circle , encircle, detour around, go around, go round (UK)

Sense: Verb: border

Synonyms:

border , abut, flank , verge on, edge , line , run alongside, share a boundary with

Sense: Verb: avoid

Synonyms:

avoid , sidestep, dodge , circumvent, get around (US), get round (UK), bypass , duck , evade, steer clear of, keep clear of, stay away from, not go near, shirk

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