skim

noun

reading or glancing through quickly

a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid

verb

read superficially

remove from the surface

coat (a liquid) with a layer

cause to skip over a surface

examine hastily

move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of

travel on the surface of water

adjective

used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed

Synonyms for skim

skipv creamn scann

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