Αναζήτηση
to skim
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to lightly and quickly move over a surface
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to move swiftly over a surface, making minimal contact or barely touching it
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to remove a substance, such as foam or fat, from the surface of a liquid or object, typically by gently scooping or brushing it off
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to quickly read through a text, focusing on key information and main points rather than delving into details
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to throw a flat stone horizontally over the surface of water in a manner that allows it to bounce multiple times
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to cover a surface with a thin layer of coating
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to briefly address or handle a subject with only a cursory overview
skim
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used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
Παράδειγμα
The skater managed to skim effortlessly across the thin layer of ice.
The beekeeper carefully skimmed the beeswax from the top of the honeycombs.
The pilot skillfully skimmed the airplane over the clouds, giving the passengers a breathtaking view from above.
The swift bird of prey would often skim the treetops as it sought its prey in the dense forest.
She skimmed the foreword before diving into the main content of the book.
