Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Skims.
Skims - as a noun
A thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
Example: "There was a thin skim of oil on the water"
Skims - 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)
Skims - 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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Example Sentences
"She skims through the magazine to find her favorite article."
"He skims the stones across the surface of the lake."
"The teacher skims over the chapter in the textbook."
"She skims the cream from the top of the milk."
"He skims the financial report to get a general idea of the company's performance."
Word Game Points
Is SKIMS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, skims is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SKIMS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is SKIMS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, skims is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSKIMS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is SKIMS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, skims is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSKIMS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
