Definition of skimming

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Skimming (n.) That which is skimmed from the surface of a liquid; -- chiefly used in the plural; as, the skimmings of broth..

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Skimmingly :: Skimmingly (adv.) In a skimming manner.
Skimmer :: Skimmer (n.) Any one of several large bivalve shells, sometimes used for skimming milk, as the sea clams, and large scallops..
Rabble :: Rabble (n.) An iron bar, with the end bent, used in stirring or skimming molten iron in the process of puddling..
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..
Skimmington :: Skimmington (n.) A word employed in the phrase, To ride Skimmington; that is to ride on a horse with a woman, but behind her, facing backward, carrying a distaff, and accompanied by a procession of jeering neighbors making mock music; a cavalcade in ridicule of a henpecked man. The custom was in vogue in parts of England..
Skim :: Skim (a.) Contraction of Skimming and Skimmed.
Cream :: Cream (v. t.) To skim, or take off by skimming, as cream..
Skimming :: Skimming (n.) That which is skimmed from the surface of a liquid; -- chiefly used in the plural; as, the skimmings of broth..
Scumming :: Scumming (n.) That which is scummed off; skimmings; scum; -- used chiefly in the plural.
Skim :: Skim (v. t.) To take off by skimming; as, to skim cream..
Skimming :: Skimming (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ski.
Skimming :: Skimming (n.) The act of one who skims.
Skimitry :: Skimitry (n.) See Skimmington.
Skimmerton :: Skimmerton (n.) See Skimmington.
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