transitive. To skim; to clear of froth or scum.

transitive. To clear (the surface of a liquid) of impurities or floating matter; to skim, v. Also, to remove as scum, to skim off. Obsolete.

transitive. To clear (a liquid or a liquid mass) from matter floating upon the surface, usually by means of a special utensil; to deprive (milk) of…

transitive. To take off that which floats upon the surface of a liquid; esp. to skim (milk, the cream from milk). Also with complement.

transitive. To skim; = fleet, v.2 1.

transitive. To skim; to free (a liquid) of the scum, froth, or other impure part; to clarify by removing the scum.