SKIM
(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Skim.
How to pronounce skim:
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Skim - as a noun
A thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
Example: "There was a thin skim of oil on the water"
Skim - as an adjective satellite
Used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
Example: "Yogurt made with skim milk"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Skim - as a verb
Travel on the surface of water
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Examine hastily
Example: "She scanned the newspaper headlines while waiting for the taxi"
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Cause to skip over a surface
Example: "Skip a stone across the pond"
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Coat (a liquid) with a layer
Remove from the surface
Example: "Skim cream from the surface of milk"
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Skim - as an adjective
(of milk) having lowered fat content.
Example Sentences
"The teacher asked the students to skim the article before discussing it in class."
"I like to skim the reviews before deciding which movie to watch."
"The skier skims effortlessly down the slope."
"She can skim a whole chapter and still understand the main points."
Word Game Points
Is SKIM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, skim is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SKIM has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is SKIM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, skim is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSKIM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is SKIM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, skim is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSKIM has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.