单词	skimmers
释义	skimmer noun skim·​mer ˈski-mər  1 : one that skims specifically : a flat perforated scoop or spoon used for skimming 2 : any of a small genus (Rynchops) of long-winged marine birds that have the lower mandible longer than the upper 3 : a usually straw flat-crowned hat with a wide straight brim 4 : a fitted sleeveless dress with a usually flaring skirt 5 : a device that is attached to an electronic card reader (as on an ATM) and used to obtain data (such as a credit card number) secretly and illicitly The credit union said someone had fitted a skimmer over the ATM card slot to collect information on inserted cards but the company said it wasn't sure how many cards had been affected at this time. The Leader-Herald (Gloversville, NewYork) Once you put your card in, the device, called a skimmer, reads and records all the account information stored on the magnetic strip, and even retrieves your PIN as you punch it into the keypad. Mary Hunt Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Two Eastern whip-poor-wills were still calling in Truro and a black skimmer was observed at Great Sippewisett Beach in Falmouth. Grace Gilson, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Massachusetts dragonflies range in size from the diminutive 3/4-inch-long elfin skimmer to the common green darner, which can exceed 3 inches in length. Don Lyman, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 With the help of Bob Divola from the city’s Department of Public Works and an employee from a nearby apartment complex, MacIntosh and Riordan were able to use a pool skimmer to extricate the ducklings from the drain. Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2022 The skimmer used radio frequency to collect credit and debit card data on a memory card. Graydon Megan, chicagotribune.com, 21 Mar. 2022 Using a spider skimmer, scoop the potatoes out of the water and strain them, letting all of the water drain out. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2022 As reported by Bleeping Computer, Costco recently reported the discovery of a card skimmer at one of its Canadian warehouses. Lee Mathews, Forbes, 12 Nov. 2021 Use a spider skimmer to remove the meat and other solids and discard. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 26 Feb. 2022 Getty Images About 500 e-commerce websites were recently found to be compromised by hackers who installed a credit card skimmer that surreptitiously stole sensitive data when visitors attempted to make a purchase. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 skimmers noun plural of skimmer 1 as in boaters Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance boaters bowlers helmets hoods derbies pillboxes castors bonnets toppers baseball caps turbans leghorns birettas fedoras helms kepis shakos cocked hats skullcaps panamas opera hats cowboy hats calottes tricorns garrison caps sombreros plug hats sunbonnets sou'westers cowls service caps shakoes tams top hats casques hard hats silk hats homburgs berets cloches tricornes hats stovepipes picture hats capuches mitres stocking caps high hats toques fezzes overseas caps zucchettos porkpie hats kufis miters fezes headpieces tam-o'-shanters headdresses Stetsons chapeaus headgears ten-gallon hats billycocks képis caps lids chapeaux warbonnets nightcaps 2 as in dippers Synonyms & Similar Words dippers scoops ladles spoons tablespoons teaspoons soupspoons dessertspoons
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