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skim
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- pronunciation:
- skIm
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
skims, skimming, skimmed |
| definition 1: |
to remove from the surface of a liquid, or to clear the surface of by removing fat or other floating matter.
She skimmed fat from the gravy.He skimmed the soup. |
| definition 2: |
to fly or glide over in a light way.
Birds skimmed the waves. |
| definition 3: |
to glance through in a hurry or without attention.
I only skimmed the chapter but still did fine on the quiz.- similar words:
- leaf, run down, scan
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| definition 4: |
to throw so that a liquid surface is only touched in a brief or light way.
My friend can skim a stone halfway across the river.- similar words:
- skip
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| related words: |
glance, sail, slight |
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