skimmer

[ skim-er ]

/ ˈskɪm ər /

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noun

a person or thing that skims.

a shallow utensil, usually perforated, used in skimming liquids.

any of several gull-like birds of the family Rynchopidae, that skim the water with the elongated lower mandible immersed while in search of food.

a stiff, wide-brimmed hat with a shallow flat crown, usually made of straw.

a woman's A-line dress with side darts that shape it slightly to the body.

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Origin of skimmer

1350–1400; skim + -er¹; replacing Middle English skemour, skymour, variant of schumour < Middle French (e)scumoir ladle for skimming; see scum

Words nearby skimmer

skim off, skim-read, skimble-scamble, skimboard, skimmed milk, skimmer, skimmerton, skimmia, skimming, skimmings, skimobile

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Example sentences from the Web for skimmer

When the leaven is sufficiently light, lift it out of the water with a skimmer, and place it with the dough.
The Century Cook Book|Mary Ronald
"Both can be explained," returned the Skimmer, motioning to his companion to follow to the tanrail.
The Water-Witch or, The Skimmer of the Seas|James Fenimore Cooper
Take off with a skimmer when done; and turn into a colander, salt it, and serve hot.
Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks|Pierre Blot
Remove each egg with a skimmer, trim off ragged edges, and serve on buttered toast.
The Community Cook Book|Anonymous

"This is too true," returned the 'Skimmer of the Seas,' suppressing a sudden impulse of pride and resentment.
The Water-Witch or, The Skimmer of the Seas|James Fenimore Cooper

British Dictionary definitions for skimmer

skimmer

/ (ˈskɪmə) /

noun

a person or thing that skims

any of several mainly tropical coastal aquatic birds of the genus Rhynchops, having long narrow wings and a bill with an elongated lower mandible for skimming food from the surface of the water: family Rynchopidae, order Charadriiformes

a flat perforated spoon used for skimming fat from liquids

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skimmer

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