Definition: reading or glancing through quickly
Main entry: skim
Definition: a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
Usage: there was a thin skim of oil on the water
Definition: read superficially
Definition: move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of
Main entry: skim, skim off, cream, cream off
Definition: remove from the surface
Usage: skim cream from the surface of milk
Main entry: skim
Definition: coat (a liquid) with a layer
Main entry: skim, skip, skitter
Definition: cause to skip over a surface
Usage: Skip a stone across the pond
Definition: travel on the surface of water
Main entry: glance over, rake, run down, scan, skim
Definition: examine hastily
Usage: She scanned the newspaper headlines while waiting for the taxi
Definition: used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
Usage: yogurt made with skim milk; she can drink skimmed milk but should avoid butter