What does underskirt mean?
Definitions for underskirt
ˈʌn dərˌskɜrtun·der·skirt
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Princeton's WordNet
petticoat, half-slip, underskirtnoun
undergarment worn under a skirt
Wiktionary
underskirtnoun
A skirt worn underneath another skirt; a petticoat.
underskirtnoun
An under layer of a multi-layer gown over which outer skirts are draped.
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underskirt
An underskirt is a garment that is worn underneath a dress, skirt, or gown. It is usually designed to help shape the outer garment, provide additional modesty or warmth, or protect the outer garment from damage. It can also add volume or flare to the skirt or dress. Sometimes, underskirts are designed with lace or other decorative trim to enhance the overall look of the outfit.
Webster Dictionary
Underskirtnoun
a petticoat; the foundation skirt of a draped dress
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Underskirt
un′dėr-skirt, n. a petticoat, the foundation skirt of a draped gown.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of underskirt in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of underskirt in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of underskirt in a Sentence
The focus of the dress is the graphic open bateau neckline that gracefully frames the shoulders and emphasizes the slender sculpted waist, the lines of the dress extend toward the back where the train flows in soft round folds cushioned by an underskirt in triple silk organza. The slim three-quarter sleeves add a note of refined modernity.
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