
the amount taken or concealed by skimming.a liquid, as the coagulated protein material formed on boiled milk. a thin layer or film formed on the surface of something, esp.to conceal gambling or other profits so as to avoid paying taxes, etc.to become covered with a thin film or layer.to read, study, consider, etc., something in a superficial or cursory way.


to take, remove, or appropriate for illegal use:to skim information from another's credit card.by off&hasp ):The casino skimmed two million a year. to conceal a portion of (winnings, earnings, etc.) in order to avoid paying income taxes, commissions, or the like on the actual total revenue (sometimes fol.to remove (slag, scum, or dross) from the surface of molten metal.to take (the best or most available parts or items) from something: The real bargains had been skimmed by early shoppers.to take the best or most available parts or items from: Bargain hunters skimmed the flea markets early in the morning.to cover, as a liquid, with a thin film or layer: Ice skimmed the lake at night.to read, study, consider, treat, etc., in a superficial or cursory manner.to throw in a smooth, gliding path over or near a surface, or so as to bounce or ricochet along a surface: to skim a stone across the lake.to move or glide lightly over or along (a surface, as of water): The sailboat skimmed the lake.to take up or remove (floating matter) from the surface of a liquid, as with a spoon or ladle: to skim the cream from milk.These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'skim.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. 2023 Customers can request for their drinks to have regular, skim, oat or almond milk. 2020 Marcus is there now with a skim net. 2023 Make a regular cup of coffee and add a little extra milk - regular or skim - and a tablespoon of powdered milk. 2023 Ice will be thinner where there is an active beaver run sometimes there will just be a skim of ice over the top. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Apr. 2023 Bring liquid to a gentle boil and skim froth as needed. Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Mar. 2021 Skiers and snowboarders don their brightest, most colorful garb and participate in festive-and, at times, ridiculous-spring traditions like pond skims, which involve skiing as fast as possible over a manmade pool of water dug into the snow. Hanley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. Viviane Callier, Quanta Magazine, Milk options will include oat, almond, soy, skim and whole, and a handful of beverage flavorings will be available, including vanilla and hazelnut.


Noun The marine creatures called skates skim along the sea bottom, rippling their winglike pectoral fins to propel themselves and to stir up small creatures hiding in the sand. 2023 Keep scrolling to skim this list for the best Lululemon alternatives that feel just like the real thing - and tbh, some feel even better. 2023 So, clients either skim them or ignore them altogether. 2023 To serve, reheat in oven at 325 degrees or on stovetop, skimming and discarding fat. 2023 Two men are accused of skimming debit card information from ATM locations throughout the Florida Panhandle to steal more than $11,000 from victims. 2023 The case that emerged against that friend revealed an effort to skim ATM numbers from unsuspecting tourists at the city's iconic Pike Place Market, and transmit them to Brazil to be used illegally. Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. Brittany Trang, STAT, Taller family members may feel uncomfortable sitting (read: crouching) on a sofa with a lower height, while petite loungers may not feel their best with their feet skimming the floor while sitting on a couch with extra-deep cushions. Tracey Harrington Mccoy, Peoplemag, 5 June 2023 Parents of kids who have peanut allergies have to practice constant vigilance, whether that means carefully skimming the ingredients on food packaging or warning teachers about the dangers of unexpected treats at school. Verb In the photo, Witherspoon wore a black tank top, gold earrings and - most notably - some new piecey bangs that skimmed her eyebrows.
