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Definition of skim

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Skim (v. t.) Fig.: To read or examine superficially and rapidly, in order to cull the principal facts or thoughts; as, to skim a book or a newspaper..

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Shearbill :: Shearbill (n.) The black skimmer. See Skimmer.

Skimmer :: Skimmer (n.) Any species of longwinged marine birds of the genus Rhynchops, allied to the terns, but having the lower mandible compressed and much longer than the upper one. These birds fly rapidly along the surface of the water, with the lower mandible immersed, thus skimming out small fishes. The American species (R. nigra) is common on the southern coasts of the United States. Called also scissorbill, and shearbill..

Flotten :: Flotten (v. t.) Skimmed.

Skim :: Skim (v. i.) To hasten along with superficial attention.

Igloo :: Igloo (n.) An Eskimo snow house.

Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.

Scissorsbill :: Scissorsbill (n.) See Skimmer.

Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.

Skimmingly :: Skimmingly (adv.) In a skimming manner.

Thible :: Thible (n.) A slice; a skimmer; a spatula; a pudding stick.

Skimmer :: Skimmer (n.) Any one of several large bivalve shells, sometimes used for skimming milk, as the sea clams, and large scallops..

Eskimo :: Eskimo (n.) One of a peculiar race inhabiting Arctic America and Greenland. In many respects the Eskimos resemble the Mongolian race.

Flet :: Flet (p. p.) Skimmed.

Skimming :: Skimming (n.) The act of one who skims.

Shave :: Shave (v. t.) To skim along or near the surface of; to pass close to, or touch lightly, in passing..

Rabble :: Rabble (n.) An iron bar, with the end bent, used in stirring or skimming molten iron in the process of puddling..

Quillback :: Quillback (n.) An American fresh-water fish (Ictiobus, / Carpiodes, cyprinus); -- called also carp sucker, sailfish, spearfish, and skimback..

Skim :: Skim (v. t.) To pass near the surface of; to brush the surface of; to glide swiftly along the surface of.

Esquimau :: Esquimau (n.) Same as Eskimo.

Skim :: Skim (v. t.) To take off by skimming; as, to skim cream..