skim
skim
skɪm
skim
British pronunciation
/skˈɪm/

Definition & Meaning of "skim"in English

to skim
01

to lightly and quickly move over a surface

Intransitive: to skim somewhere
to skim definition and meaning
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The skater managed to skim effortlessly across the thin layer of ice.
1.1

to cause something to lightly and quickly move over a surface

Complex Transitive: to skim sth somewhere
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The pilot skillfully skimmed the airplane over the clouds, giving the passengers a breathtaking view from above.
02

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

Transitive: to skim a surface
to skim definition and meaning
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The skipping rope in the hands of the playful child would intermittently skim the ground as they jumped with joy.
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
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The chef decided to skim the impurities from the soup, ensuring a clear and flavorful broth.
04

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

Transitive: to skim a text
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With limited time before the exam, she decided to skim the textbook to grasp the essential concepts.
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
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With a flick of his wrist, Jake managed to skim the perfect flat stone across the pond.
06

to cover a surface with a thin layer of coating

Transitive: to skim a surface
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After simmering the soup, a delicate layer of fat began to skim the surface.
07

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

Transitive: to skim a topic
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During the meeting, the manager decided to skim the budgetary issues, focusing only on the key figures.
Skim
01

the act of going through text rapidly to get the main ideas

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I gave the report a quick skim before the meeting.
02

a light layer or coating floating on the surface

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A skim of cream floated on the milk.
01

(of dairy products) having the cream removed

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I prefer skim milk in my coffee.
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