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单词 skimmers
释义

skimmer

noun

skim·​mer ˈski-mər How to pronounce skimmer (audio)
1
: one that skims
specifically : a flat perforated scoop or spoon used for skimming
2
: any of a small genus (Rynchops) of long-winged marine birds that have the lower mandible longer than the upper
3
: a usually straw flat-crowned hat with a wide straight brim
4
: a fitted sleeveless dress with a usually flaring skirt
5
: a device that is attached to an electronic card reader (as on an ATM) and used to obtain data (such as a credit card number) secretly and illicitly
The credit union said someone had fitted a skimmer over the ATM card slot to collect information on inserted cards but the company said it wasn't sure how many cards had been affected at this time. The Leader-Herald (Gloversville, NewYork)
Once you put your card in, the device, called a skimmer, reads and records all the account information stored on the magnetic strip, and even retrieves your PIN as you punch it into the keypad. Mary Hunt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Two Eastern whip-poor-wills were still calling in Truro and a black skimmer was observed at Great Sippewisett Beach in Falmouth. Grace Gilson, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Massachusetts dragonflies range in size from the diminutive 3/4-inch-long elfin skimmer to the common green darner, which can exceed 3 inches in length. Don Lyman, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 With the help of Bob Divola from the city’s Department of Public Works and an employee from a nearby apartment complex, MacIntosh and Riordan were able to use a pool skimmer to extricate the ducklings from the drain. Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2022 The skimmer used radio frequency to collect credit and debit card data on a memory card. Graydon Megan, chicagotribune.com, 21 Mar. 2022 Using a spider skimmer, scoop the potatoes out of the water and strain them, letting all of the water drain out. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2022 As reported by Bleeping Computer, Costco recently reported the discovery of a card skimmer at one of its Canadian warehouses. Lee Mathews, Forbes, 12 Nov. 2021 Use a spider skimmer to remove the meat and other solids and discard. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 26 Feb. 2022 Getty Images About 500 e-commerce websites were recently found to be compromised by hackers who installed a credit card skimmer that surreptitiously stole sensitive data when visitors attempted to make a purchase. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

skimmers

noun

plural of skimmer
1
as in boaters

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • boaters
  • bowlers
  • helmets
  • hoods
  • derbies
  • pillboxes
  • castors
  • bonnets
  • toppers
  • baseball caps
  • turbans
  • leghorns
  • birettas
  • fedoras
  • helms
  • kepis
  • shakos
  • cocked hats
  • skullcaps
  • panamas
  • opera hats
  • cowboy hats
  • calottes
  • tricorns
  • garrison caps
  • sombreros
  • plug hats
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  • sou'westers
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  • service caps
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  • tams
  • top hats
  • casques
  • hard hats
  • silk hats
  • homburgs
  • berets
  • cloches
  • tricornes
  • hats
  • stovepipes
  • picture hats
  • capuches
  • mitres
  • stocking caps
  • high hats
  • toques
  • fezzes
  • overseas caps
  • zucchettos
  • porkpie hats
  • kufis
  • miters
  • fezes
  • headpieces
  • tam-o'-shanters
  • headdresses
  • Stetsons
  • chapeaus
  • headgears
  • ten-gallon hats
  • billycocks
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  • caps
  • lids
  • chapeaux
  • warbonnets
  • nightcaps
2
as in dippers

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • dippers
  • scoops
  • ladles
  • spoons
  • tablespoons
  • teaspoons
  • soupspoons
  • dessertspoons
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