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Pronunciation: /skɪp/
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Definition of skip

noun

  • 1British a large transportable open-topped container for building and other refuse: I’ve salvaged a carpet from a skip
  • 2a cage or bucket in which men or materials are lowered and raised in mines and quarries.
  • variant spelling of skep.

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