English dictionary
skim
/sk/I/m/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Contraction of <u>Skimming</u> and <u>Skimmed</u>.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
ExamplesThere was a thin skim of oil on the water.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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reading or glancing through quickly
Synonyms skimmingSource: WordNet 3.0
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Scum; refuse.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
ExamplesYogurt made with skim milk.
She can drink skimmed milk but should avoid butter.
Synonyms skimmedSource: WordNet 3.0
verb
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travel on the surface of water
Synonyms planeSource: WordNet 3.0
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move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of
Synonyms skim overSource: WordNet 3.0
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examine hastily
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cause to skip over a surface
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coat (a liquid) with a layer
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remove from the surface
ExamplesSkim cream from the surface of milk.
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read superficially
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To clear (a liquid) from scum or substance floating or lying thereon, by means of a utensil that passes just beneath the surface; as, to <i>skim</i> milk; to <i>skim</i> broth.
Source: webster1913
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To pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.
Source: webster1913