skimming

[ skim-ing ]

/ ˈskɪm ɪŋ /

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noun

Usually skimmings. something that is removed by skimming.

skimmings, Metallurgy. dross.

Slang. the practice of concealing gambling or other profits so as to avoid paying taxes, commissions, etc.: An audit of their cleaning business uncovered several years of skimming.

the practice of electronically appropriating account numbers or other confidential data for illegal use: A chip is embedded in the credit card to prevent skimming.

Origin of skimming

First recorded in 1425–75; from late Middle English skemmyng; see skim, -ing¹

Words nearby skimming

skimmed milk, skimmer, skimmerton, skimmia, skim milk, skimming, skimmings, skimobile, skim off, skimp, skimpy

Example sentences from the Web for skimming

Skimming a plethora of responses on weed website forums, it appears that they seldom do.
You Can Buy Pot Here: WeedPortal.com and Marijuana’s Lawless Online Frontier|Abby Haglage|October 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Previous generations of retirees were skimming off the top of a rapidly growing surplus.
Don't Have Enough to Worry About? Here's One More Thing: Low Growth May be Here to Stay.|Megan McArdle|March 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Still, some campus security consultants worry backpacks are just skimming the surface of a deeper problem.
All I Want For Christmas Is a Ballistic Shield|Eliza Shapiro|December 8, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Whisk in the flour and reduce to sauce consistency, skimming occasionally and adding more stock as necessary.
5 Healthy Spa Meals|Ratha Tep|January 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Simmer by side of fire for twenty minutes, skimming carefully.
Dressed Game and Poultry la Mode|Harriet A. de Salis
Then it flies, skimming low over the furze and heather, and alights on a granite boulder similar to the one it has just left.
Poachers and Poaching|John Watson
Light boats were skimming to and fro over the shallow water, whilst men and women urged onwards their flocks and laden cattle.
Discoveries among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon|Austen H. Layard
Simmer for half an hour, skimming occasionally and, finally add a chopped pickled gherkin.
Twenty-four Little French Dinners and How to Cook and Serve Them|Cora Moore
"I've tried both and quite agree with him," laughed Mac; and, skimming down another page, gave her a paragraph here and there.
Rose in Bloom|Louisa May Alcott

单词	skimming
释义	skimming [ skim-ing ] / ˈskɪm ɪŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR skimming ON THESAURUS.COM noun Usually skimmings. something that is removed by skimming. skimmings, Metallurgy. dross. Slang. the practice of concealing gambling or other profits so as to avoid paying taxes, commissions, etc.: An audit of their cleaning business uncovered several years of skimming. the practice of electronically appropriating account numbers or other confidential data for illegal use: A chip is embedded in the credit card to prevent skimming. Origin of skimming First recorded in 1425–75; from late Middle English skemmyng; see skim, -ing¹ Words nearby skimming skimmed milk, skimmer, skimmerton, skimmia, skim milk, skimming, skimmings, skimobile, skim off, skimp, skimpy Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for skimming Skimming a plethora of responses on weed website forums, it appears that they seldom do. You Can Buy Pot Here: WeedPortal.com and Marijuana’s Lawless Online Frontier\|Abby Haglage\|October 15, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Previous generations of retirees were skimming off the top of a rapidly growing surplus. Don't Have Enough to Worry About? Here's One More Thing: Low Growth May be Here to Stay.\|Megan McArdle\|March 4, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Still, some campus security consultants worry backpacks are just skimming the surface of a deeper problem. All I Want For Christmas Is a Ballistic Shield\|Eliza Shapiro\|December 8, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Whisk in the flour and reduce to sauce consistency, skimming occasionally and adding more stock as necessary. 5 Healthy Spa Meals\|Ratha Tep\|January 13, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Simmer by side of fire for twenty minutes, skimming carefully. Dressed Game and Poultry la Mode\|Harriet A. de Salis Then it flies, skimming low over the furze and heather, and alights on a granite boulder similar to the one it has just left. Poachers and Poaching\|John Watson Light boats were skimming to and fro over the shallow water, whilst men and women urged onwards their flocks and laden cattle. Discoveries among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon\|Austen H. Layard Simmer for half an hour, skimming occasionally and, finally add a chopped pickled gherkin. Twenty-four Little French Dinners and How to Cook and Serve Them\|Cora Moore "I've tried both and quite agree with him," laughed Mac; and, skimming down another page, gave her a paragraph here and there. Rose in Bloom\|Louisa May Alcott Words related to skimming shave, glance, graze, skip, skitter, ricochet, dart, carom, scan, browse, flip through, leaf through, ream, ladle, top, separate, scoop, brush, dip, cream
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skimming

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