skimmer

[ skim-er ]

/ ˈskɪm ər /

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noun

a person or thing that skims: skimmers who just glance at the text; an adept stone skimmer.

a shallow utensil, usually perforated, used in skimming liquids.

an electronic device used surreptitiously to appropriate information from the magnetic strip on a credit or debit card for illegal use: Authorities have verified that skimmers were secretly installed at several local gas pumps.

any of several gull-like birds of the family Rynchopidae, that skim the water with the elongated lower mandible immersed while in search of food.

a stiff, wide-brimmed hat with a shallow flat crown, usually made of straw.

a woman's A-line dress with side darts that shape it slightly to the body.

Origin of skimmer

First recorded in 1350–1400; skim + -er¹; replacing Middle English skemour, skymour, variants of schumour, from Middle French (e)scumoir “ladle for skimming”; see scum

Words nearby skimmer

skim, ski mask, skimble-scamble, skimboard, skimmed milk, skimmer, skimmerton, skimmia, skim milk, skimming, skimmings

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Example sentences from the Web for skimmer

When the leaven is sufficiently light, lift it out of the water with a skimmer, and place it with the dough.
The Century Cook Book|Mary Ronald
"Both can be explained," returned the Skimmer, motioning to his companion to follow to the tanrail.
The Water-Witch or, The Skimmer of the Seas|James Fenimore Cooper
Take off with a skimmer when done; and turn into a colander, salt it, and serve hot.
Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks|Pierre Blot
Remove each egg with a skimmer, trim off ragged edges, and serve on buttered toast.
The Community Cook Book|Anonymous

"This is too true," returned the 'Skimmer of the Seas,' suppressing a sudden impulse of pride and resentment.
The Water-Witch or, The Skimmer of the Seas|James Fenimore Cooper

British Dictionary definitions for skimmer

skimmer

/ (ˈskɪmə) /

noun

a person or thing that skims

any of several mainly tropical coastal aquatic birds of the genus Rhynchops, having long narrow wings and a bill with an elongated lower mandible for skimming food from the surface of the water: family Rynchopidae, order Charadriiformes

a flat perforated spoon used for skimming fat from liquids

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释义	skimmer [ skim-er ] / ˈskɪm ər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR skimmer ON THESAURUS.COM noun a person or thing that skims: skimmers who just glance at the text; an adept stone skimmer. a shallow utensil, usually perforated, used in skimming liquids. an electronic device used surreptitiously to appropriate information from the magnetic strip on a credit or debit card for illegal use: Authorities have verified that skimmers were secretly installed at several local gas pumps. any of several gull-like birds of the family Rynchopidae, that skim the water with the elongated lower mandible immersed while in search of food. a stiff, wide-brimmed hat with a shallow flat crown, usually made of straw. a woman's A-line dress with side darts that shape it slightly to the body. Origin of skimmer First recorded in 1350–1400; skim + -er¹; replacing Middle English skemour, skymour, variants of schumour, from Middle French (e)scumoir “ladle for skimming”; see scum Words nearby skimmer skim, ski mask, skimble-scamble, skimboard, skimmed milk, skimmer, skimmerton, skimmia, skim milk, skimming, skimmings Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for skimmer When the leaven is sufficiently light, lift it out of the water with a skimmer, and place it with the dough. The Century Cook Book\|Mary Ronald "Both can be explained," returned the Skimmer, motioning to his companion to follow to the tanrail. The Water-Witch or, The Skimmer of the Seas\|James Fenimore Cooper Take off with a skimmer when done; and turn into a colander, salt it, and serve hot. Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks\|Pierre Blot Remove each egg with a skimmer, trim off ragged edges, and serve on buttered toast. The Community Cook Book\|Anonymous "This is too true," returned the 'Skimmer of the Seas,' suppressing a sudden impulse of pride and resentment. The Water-Witch or, The Skimmer of the Seas\|James Fenimore Cooper British Dictionary definitions for skimmer skimmer / (ˈskɪmə) / noun a person or thing that skims any of several mainly tropical coastal aquatic birds of the genus Rhynchops, having long narrow wings and a bill with an elongated lower mandible for skimming food from the surface of the water: family Rynchopidae, order Charadriiformes a flat perforated spoon used for skimming fat from liquids Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to skimmer helmet, fedora, headgear, lid, straw, bucket, bonnet, sailor, millinery, chapeau, bowler, boater, sombrero, topper, tam, headpiece
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skimmer

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British Dictionary definitions for skimmer

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