skim
Definitions
Noun
- A thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
- Reading or glancing through quickly
Verb
- Travel on the surface of water
- Move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of
- Examine hastily
- Cause to skip over a surface
- Coat (a liquid) with a layer
- Remove from the surface
- Read superficially
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Term
Definitions: 9
Fragments: 13
Sound Alikes: 2
Spelled Like: 20
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