Skim Mnemonic

Explore definitions and mnemonics for skim.

skim

skim

/skɪm/

Examples

a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid

noun

reading or glancing through quickly

noun

travel on the surface of water

verb

move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of

verb

examine hastily

verb

cause to skip over a surface

verb

coat (a liquid) with a layer

verb

remove from the surface

verb

read superficially

verb

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

adjective
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"Sk + Im. Skim like skating slim on ice, quickly gliding, just touching the surface."

"Sk + Im. Skim the top, I must, to clear the cream and leave the dust."

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