skim

B2
Pronunciation
/skɪm/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A cursory reading, skipping the details.

2 Definition

Skim milk.

3 Definition

The act of skimming.

4 Definition

That which is skimmed off.

5 Definition

Theft of money from a business before the transaction has been recorded, thus avoiding detection.

Verb
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

To pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.

2 Definition

To pass near the surface of; to brush the surface of; to glide swiftly along the surface of.

3 Definition

To hasten along with superficial attention.

4 Definition

To put on a finishing coat of plaster.

5 Definition

To throw an object so it bounces on water (skimming stones)

6 Definition

To ricochet

7 Definition

To read quickly, skipping some detail

Example Sentences
  • I skimmed the newspaper over breakfast.
8 Definition

To scrape off; to remove (something) from a surface

9 Definition

To clear (a liquid) from scum or substance floating or lying on it, by means of a utensil that passes just beneath the surface.

Example Sentences
  • to skim milk; to skim broth
10 Definition

To clear a liquid from (scum or substance floating or lying on it), especially the cream that floats on top of fresh milk

Example Sentences
  • to skim cream
11 Definition

To steal money from a business before the transaction has been recorded, thus avoiding detection.

12 Definition

To surreptitiously scan a payment card in order to obtain its information for fraudulent purposes.

13 Definition

To become coated over.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of milk) Having lowered fat content.