Hanapin
to skim
01
dumaan, kumadkad
to lightly and quickly move over a surface
Intransitive: to skim somewhere
Example
The skater managed to skim effortlessly across the thin layer of ice.
The swallowtail butterfly appeared to effortlessly skim from flower to flower.
The swift wind caused the autumn leaves to skim along the ground, creating a rustling symphony in its wake.
1.1
dumaan, dumaan nang mabilis
to cause something to lightly and quickly move over a surface
Complex Transitive: to skim sth somewhere
Example
The pilot skillfully skimmed the airplane over the clouds, giving the passengers a breathtaking view from above.
The artist chose to skim a fine layer of wax over the canvas, adding texture and depth to the painting.
The skipper knew how to skim the boat smoothly across the water.
02
dumaan, lumipad
to move swiftly over a surface, making minimal contact or barely touching it
Transitive: to skim a surface
Example
The skipping rope in the hands of the playful child would intermittently skim the ground as they jumped with joy.
The swift bird of prey would often skim the treetops as it sought its prey in the dense forest.
The soccer ball seemed to skim the grass as it glided effortlessly toward the goalpost.
03
mag-angat, magsala
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
Transitive: to skim a substance or particle from sth | to skim a substance or particle off sth
Example
The chef decided to skim the impurities from the soup, ensuring a clear and flavorful broth.
She used a fine mesh sieve to skim the floating debris from the pond.
Before serving, the barista would skillfully skim the excess foam from the top of each cappuccino.
04
magsaliksik, mag-skim
to quickly read through a text, focusing on key information and main points rather than delving into details
Transitive: to skim a text
Example
With limited time before the exam, she decided to skim the textbook to grasp the essential concepts.
The journalist had to skim the lengthy report to meet the pressing deadline.
In preparation for the meeting, he skimmed the agenda to identify the main topics.
05
mag-batu, magsalimot
to throw a flat stone horizontally over the surface of water in a manner that allows it to bounce multiple times
Transitive: to skim a stone
Example
With a flick of his wrist, Jake managed to skim the perfect flat stone across the pond.
The friends spent the afternoon by the lake, competing to see who could skim a stone the farthest.
Mark eagerly demonstrated his ability to skim stones, creating a mesmerizing display for onlookers.
06
balutan, takpan
to cover a surface with a thin layer of coating
Transitive: to skim a surface
Example
After simmering the soup, a delicate layer of fat began to skim the surface.
As the paint dried on the canvas, a subtle texture started to skim the surface.
After the rain, a thin layer of dew began to skim the grass.
07
dumaan sa ibabaw ng, sariwain ang
to briefly address or handle a subject with only a cursory overview
Transitive: to skim a topic
Example
During the meeting, the manager decided to skim the budgetary issues, focusing only on the key figures.
The professor, pressed for time in the lecture, chose to skim the historical context of the event.
In the presentation, the speaker opted to skim the technical aspects of the project.
Skim
01
mabilis na pagbabasa, pagsusuri
reading or glancing through quickly
02
putong, balaho
a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
skim
01
nabawasan ng taba, skimmed na gatas
used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
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