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

Skimp :: Skimp (a.) Scanty.

Doughbird :: Doughbird (n.) The Eskimo curlew (Numenius borealis). See Curlew.

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

Hypognatous :: Hypognatous (a.) Having the maxilla, or lower jaw, longer than the upper, as in the skimmer..

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

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

Skimmerton :: Skimmerton (n.) See Skimmington.

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..

Skimitry :: Skimitry (n.) See Skimmington.

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

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

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

Oomiak :: Oomiak (n.) A long, broad boat used by the Eskimos..

Kayak :: Kayak (n.) A light canoe, made of skins stretched over a frame, and usually capable of carrying but one person, who sits amidships and uses a double-bladed paddle. It is peculiar to the Eskimos and other Arctic tribes..

Scissorsbill :: Scissorsbill (n.) See Skimmer.

Skimmer :: Skimmer (n.) One who, or that which, skims; esp., a utensil with which liquids are skimmed..

Skimming :: Skimming (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ski.

Skim :: Skim (v. i.) To put on the finishing coat of plaster.

Cream :: Cream (v. t.) To skim, or take off by skimming, as cream..