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to skim
01
to lightly and quickly move over a surface
1.1
to cause something to lightly and quickly move over a surface
Example
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.
02
to move swiftly over a surface, making minimal contact or barely touching it
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
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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
01
used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
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.
