Skim
volume
British pronunciation/skˈɪm/
American pronunciation/ˈskɪm/

Definition & Meaning of "skim"

to skim
01

to lightly and quickly move over a surface

Intransitive: to skim somewhere
to skim definition and meaning
1.1

to cause something to lightly and quickly move over a surface

02

to move swiftly over a surface, making minimal contact or barely touching it

Transitive: to skim a surface
to skim definition and meaning
03

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
to skim definition and meaning
04

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

Transitive: to skim a text
05

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
06

to cover a surface with a thin layer of coating

Transitive: to skim a surface
07

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

Transitive: to skim a topic
Skim
01

reading or glancing through quickly

02

a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid

01

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

skim

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skimmed

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skimmer

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skimmer

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skimming

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skimming

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Example
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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