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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Rabble :: Rabble (n.) An iron bar, with the end bent, used in stirring or skimming molten iron in the process of puddling..
Skimble-scamble :: Skimble-scamble (a.) Rambling; disorderly; unconnected.
Flote :: Flote (v. t.) To fleet; to skim.
Skimped :: Skimped (imp. & p. p.) of Skim.
Oomiak :: Oomiak (n.) A long, broad boat used by the Eskimos..
Skimitry :: Skimitry (n.) See Skimmington.
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..
Skimmed :: Skimmed (imp. & p. p.) of Ski.
Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.
Skimp :: Skimp (v. i.) To save; to be parsimonious or niggardly.
Skimp :: Skimp (v. t.) To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.
Doughbird :: Doughbird (n.) The Eskimo curlew (Numenius borealis). See Curlew.
Quillback :: Quillback (n.) An American fresh-water fish (Ictiobus, / Carpiodes, cyprinus); -- called also carp sucker, sailfish, spearfish, and skimback..
Scissorsbill :: Scissorsbill (n.) See Skimmer.
Skimping :: Skimping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Skim.
Flotten :: Flotten (v. t.) Skimmed.
Eskimo :: Eskimo (n.) One of a peculiar race inhabiting Arctic America and Greenland. In many respects the Eskimos resemble the Mongolian race.
Thible :: Thible (n.) A slice; a skimmer; a spatula; a pudding stick.
Skimp :: Skimp (a.) Scanty.
Hypognatous :: Hypognatous (a.) Having the maxilla, or lower jaw, longer than the upper, as in the skimmer..
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