Skim
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British pronunciation/skˈɪm/
American pronunciation/ˈskɪm/

Definiția și Sensul lui "skim"

to skim
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a răsfoi

to lightly and quickly move over a surface
to skim definition and meaning
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a răsfoi

to cause something to lightly and quickly move over a surface
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The pilot skillfully skimmed the airplane over the clouds, giving the passengers a breathtaking view from above.
With a gentle touch, the musician began to skim his fingers over the strings of the guitar.
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.
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a răsfoi

to move swiftly over a surface, making minimal contact or barely touching it
to skim definition and meaning
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a răsfoi

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
to skim definition and meaning
04

a răsfoi

to quickly read through a text, focusing on key information and main points rather than delving into details
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a răsfoi

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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a răsfoi

to cover a surface with a thin layer of coating
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a răsfoi

to briefly address or handle a subject with only a cursory overview
01

reading or glancing through quickly

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a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid

01

used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed

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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.
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