skim

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verb

ˈskim

skimmed; skimming

transitive verb

: to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance

skim boiling syrup

: to remove (a film, a layer of scum, etc.) from the surface of a liquid

: to remove cream from by skimming

: to remove the best or most easily obtainable contents from

: to read, study, or examine superficially and rapidly

especially : to glance through (something, such as a book) for the chief ideas or the plot

: to throw in a gliding path

especially : to throw so as to ricochet along the surface of water

: to cover with or as if with a film, scum, or coat

: to pass swiftly or lightly over

: to remove or conceal (money, such as a portion of casino profits) to avoid payment of taxes

: embezzle

skimming money from employee pension plans

intransitive verb

: to pass lightly or hastily : glide or skip along, above, or near a surface

: to give a cursory glance, consideration, or reading

: to become coated with a thin layer of film or scum

: to put on a finishing coat of plaster

: to embezzle money

Synonyms

Verb

flip
leaf
riffle
thumb

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Example Sentences

Verb He skimmed the leaves from the pool. The cream is skimmed from the milk. The milk is skimmed before it is bottled. She only skimmed the reading assignment. She only skimmed through the reading assignment.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The other will skim across the water in such places as North Coast Harbor and do the same.

Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 The storm was expected to skim the peninsula from Wednesday to Friday and starting Thursday, would produce flash floods and up to 15 inches of rain.

Alyssa Lukpat, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Every piece boasts artful and intentional tailoring: cutouts that skim the sides of stretchy black pants and a tank top with a just-so extended sleeve for asymmetrical flair.

Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2022 Abraham’s choreographic palette is full of sensual, deeply weighted, broadly sweeping phrases that skim the ground with both a palpable quietude and an expansive grandeur.

Janine Parker, BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2022 Depending on the system, HR professionals can manually review resumes, but recruiters generally skim and only take about six seconds per applicant.

Kara Dennison, Forbes, 27 June 2022 Whenever a story with a wild headline came her way, Mary Rose Filgueiras Lacerda used to skim it and forward it on without any second thoughts.

Ana Ionova, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2022 The crossover runs in displacement mode at 10 or 12 knots, then transitions at higher speeds to skim along the water.

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 July 2022 Some may just want to skim your key-takeaway blog posts.

Miriam Ravkin, Forbes, 29 June 2022

Noun

Whether whole, skim or two-percent, Purina says all of them still have unhealthy amounts of fat, and the necessary nutrients cannot be found in just a milk diet for your cat friends.

Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY, 25 July 2022 Substitute canned for whole milk (may curdle if cooked too long at high temperature); coconut milk beverage is fine for drinking or as a substitute for skim, reduced- or low-fat milk.

Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 20 June 2022 So skim through our favorite flower quotes, and get ready to celebrate beauty, joy, and new beginnings!

Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, 13 July 2022 All of that costs money, and a farm or creamery can’t survive without taking their fair skim.

Noah Lederman, Bon Appétit, 9 June 2022 Why does the Indianapolis 500 winner drink milk:Whole, 2% or skim — but no buttermilk!

Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 29 May 2022 Apply a second skim coat of compound, overlapping the edges a little to fill in any imperfections.

Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 2 May 2022 In addition to the pond skim on Saturday, there will be a costume contest, an idiot swim, live music, a downhill bike race, and more.

Naomi Stock, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Apr. 2022 Loose circles of ice floated in harbor, and the hull broke through a skim of shore ice as the crew tied the boat to the Trident Seafoods dock.

Anchorage Daily News, 4 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English skymmen, skemen, probably from Anglo-French escumer, from escume foam, scum, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch schum scum — more at scum

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1794, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	skim
释义	skim 1 of 3 verb ˈskim skimmed; skimming transitive verb 1 a : to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance skim boiling syrup b : to remove (a film, a layer of scum, etc.) from the surface of a liquid c : to remove cream from by skimming d : to remove the best or most easily obtainable contents from 2 : to read, study, or examine superficially and rapidly especially : to glance through (something, such as a book) for the chief ideas or the plot 3 : to throw in a gliding path especially : to throw so as to ricochet along the surface of water 4 : to cover with or as if with a film, scum, or coat 5 : to pass swiftly or lightly over 6 a : to remove or conceal (money, such as a portion of casino profits) to avoid payment of taxes b : embezzle skimming money from employee pension plans intransitive verb 1 a : to pass lightly or hastily : glide or skip along, above, or near a surface b : to give a cursory glance, consideration, or reading 2 : to become coated with a thin layer of film or scum 3 : to put on a finishing coat of plaster 4 : to embezzle money skim 2 of 3 noun 1 : a thin layer, coating, or film 2 : the act of skimming 3 : something skimmed specifically : skim milk skim 3 of 3 adjective 1 : having the cream removed by skimming 2 : made of skim milk skim cheese Synonyms Verb flip leaf riffle thumb See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He skimmed the leaves from the pool. The cream is skimmed from the milk. The milk is skimmed before it is bottled. She only skimmed the reading assignment. She only skimmed through the reading assignment. Recent Examples on the Web Verb The other will skim across the water in such places as North Coast Harbor and do the same. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 The storm was expected to skim the peninsula from Wednesday to Friday and starting Thursday, would produce flash floods and up to 15 inches of rain. Alyssa Lukpat, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Every piece boasts artful and intentional tailoring: cutouts that skim the sides of stretchy black pants and a tank top with a just-so extended sleeve for asymmetrical flair. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2022 Abraham’s choreographic palette is full of sensual, deeply weighted, broadly sweeping phrases that skim the ground with both a palpable quietude and an expansive grandeur. Janine Parker, BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2022 Depending on the system, HR professionals can manually review resumes, but recruiters generally skim and only take about six seconds per applicant. Kara Dennison, Forbes, 27 June 2022 Whenever a story with a wild headline came her way, Mary Rose Filgueiras Lacerda used to skim it and forward it on without any second thoughts. Ana Ionova, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2022 The crossover runs in displacement mode at 10 or 12 knots, then transitions at higher speeds to skim along the water. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 July 2022 Some may just want to skim your key-takeaway blog posts. Miriam Ravkin, Forbes, 29 June 2022 Noun Whether whole, skim or two-percent, Purina says all of them still have unhealthy amounts of fat, and the necessary nutrients cannot be found in just a milk diet for your cat friends. Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY, 25 July 2022 Substitute canned for whole milk (may curdle if cooked too long at high temperature); coconut milk beverage is fine for drinking or as a substitute for skim, reduced- or low-fat milk. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 20 June 2022 So skim through our favorite flower quotes, and get ready to celebrate beauty, joy, and new beginnings! Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, 13 July 2022 All of that costs money, and a farm or creamery can’t survive without taking their fair skim. Noah Lederman, Bon Appétit, 9 June 2022 Why does the Indianapolis 500 winner drink milk:Whole, 2% or skim — but no buttermilk! Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 29 May 2022 Apply a second skim coat of compound, overlapping the edges a little to fill in any imperfections. Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 2 May 2022 In addition to the pond skim on Saturday, there will be a costume contest, an idiot swim, live music, a downhill bike race, and more. Naomi Stock, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Apr. 2022 Loose circles of ice floated in harbor, and the hull broke through a skim of shore ice as the crew tied the boat to the Trident Seafoods dock. Anchorage Daily News, 4 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English skymmen, skemen, probably from Anglo-French escumer, from escume foam, scum, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch schum scum — more at scum First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1794, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing skim skim milk skim off skim milk skim off Kids Definition skim verb ˈskim skimmed; skimming 1 : to clean a liquid of scum or floating substance : remove (as cream or film) from the top part of a liquid 2 : to read or examine quickly and not thoroughly I skimmed the newspaper. 3 : to skip (a stone) along the surface of water 4 : to pass swiftly or lightly over He brushed the treetops / And skimmed the grass … Shel Silverstein, Where the Sidewalk Ends skim verb 1 as in to flip to turn over pages in an idle or cursory manner I'll just skim through a few styling magazines and see if something interesting catches my eye Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance flip leaf scan thumb browse riffle dip look over glance (at) Antonyms & Near Antonyms study pore (over) 2 as in to flow to move or proceed smoothly and readily a lone hang glider skimming along just above the treetops Synonyms & Similar Words flow drift glide sail slip brush slide cruise sweep stream coast fly roll speed bowl rush breeze race whisk Antonyms & Near Antonyms struggle flounder stumble trudge limp plod shuffle lumber stomp stump stamp labor toil tramp shamble See More 3 as in to brush to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing her hand just barely skimmed the wall as she ran down the hallway Synonyms & Similar Words brush kiss shave nudge touch graze scrape pat skip caress miss bump sweep contact stroke swipe glance strike bounce rebound sideswipe love pet ricochet fondle cuddle carom skirt Antonyms & Near Antonyms hit bump knock swipe slap smack whack smash impinge slam impact collide punch bang ram crash bash clash thud thwack See More 4 as in to skip to strike and fly off at an angle the rock just skimmed the surface of the water Synonyms & Similar Words skip bounce glance rebound brush bump sweep graze rake ricochet shave carom contact hit kiss nudge touch reflect sideswipe 5 as in to peek to take a quick or hasty look he impatiently skimmed through the book, looking for the specific passage he remembered seeing Synonyms & Similar Words peek glance browse glimpse scan dip peruse glint peep squint rake keek look over blink Antonyms & Near Antonyms examine stare gaze overlook study view survey pry question oversee peer gawk ogle goggle rubberneck leer See More
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