Definition of skim

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Skim (v. i.) To pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface..

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Skimitry :: Skimitry (n.) See Skimmington.
Sandiver :: Sandiver (n.) A whitish substance which is cast up, as a scum, from the materials of glass in fusion, and, floating on the top, is skimmed off; -- called also glass gall..
Skim :: Skim (v. i.) To hasten along with superficial attention.
Flote :: Flote (v. t.) To fleet; to skim.
Skimped :: Skimped (imp. & p. p.) of Skim.
Scissorsbill :: Scissorsbill (n.) See Skimmer.
Fleeten :: Fleeten (n.) Fleeted or skimmed milk.
Skim :: Skim (v. i.) To pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface..
Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
Oomiak :: Oomiak (n.) A long, broad boat used by the Eskimos..
Skimp :: Skimp (v. i.) To save; to be parsimonious or niggardly.
Skimmed :: Skimmed (imp. & p. p.) of Ski.
Scumming :: Scumming (n.) That which is scummed off; skimmings; scum; -- used chiefly in the plural.
Skimback :: Skimback (n.) The quillback.
Rabble :: Rabble (n.) An iron bar, with the end bent, used in stirring or skimming molten iron in the process of puddling..
Eskimos :: Eskimos (pl. ) of Eskim.
Innuit :: Innuit (n.) An Eskimo.
Skim :: Skim (v. t.) To clear (a liquid) from scum or substance floating or lying thereon, by means of a utensil that passes just beneath the surface; as, to skim milk; to skim broth..
Shave :: Shave (v. t.) To skim along or near the surface of; to pass close to, or touch lightly, in passing..
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