verbπShareTo pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface."The small boat skimmed across the still lake, barely making a ripple. "actionnaturephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass near the surface of; to brush the surface of; to glide swiftly along the surface of."The bird skimmed the surface of the pond as it searched for food. "actionnaturephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hasten along with superficial attention."She skimmed the article, only reading the headings and first sentences. "actionprocesscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put on a finishing coat of plaster."The painter skimmed a thin layer of plaster over the wall before adding the final decorative paint. "architecturebuildingmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw an object so it bounces on water (skimming stones)"He skimmed a flat, grey stone across the lake, watching it bounce three times before sinking. "sportactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ricochet"The flat stone skimmed across the surface of the lake, bouncing several times. "physicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo read quickly, skipping some detail"I skimmed the newspaper over breakfast."communicationlanguagewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo scrape off; to remove (something) from a surface"She skimmed the foam off the top of the hot chocolate. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clear (a liquid) from scum or substance floating or lying on it, by means of a utensil that passes just beneath the surface."to skim milk; to skim broth"foodutensilsubstancedrinkactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clear a liquid from (scum or substance floating or lying on it), especially the cream that floats on top of fresh milk"to skim cream"foodsubstanceagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo steal money from a business before the transaction has been recorded, thus avoiding detection."The cashier skimmed money from the register each night by not ringing up a few sales. "businesseconomyfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo surreptitiously scan a payment card in order to obtain its information for fraudulent purposes."The thief skimmed the credit card at the store to steal the cardholder's information. "businesstechnologyinternetelectronicsfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become coated over."The hot chocolate sat for too long, and a thin layer of skin had skimmed over the top. "materialsubstanceappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
