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Conceptual system
straight skirt
Domain:  Garments
Subdomain (1st level):  Skirt
Table:  Table 8
Noun phrase
Countable
Definition:  Linear fitted skirt with no flare. Usually has a kick pleat or slit in back to facilitate walking.
Rhodes, 2004
Context:  Once you have a well-fitting straight skirt, your pattern can easily be modified to create a variety of styles.
Cabrera, Meyers, 1984
Attestation:  10
Contains:  pocket, waistband, fly
Co-hyponyms:  wraparound skirt, pleated skirt, miniskirt, bell skirt, bubble skirt, circular skirt, A-line skirt
Hyperonyms:  skirt
Synonyms:  sheath skirt, pencil skirt, tube skirt
It:  gonna diritta
Degree of reliability:  10
Vocabolario illustrato della moda, 2004