skimmer
noun
a person or thing that skims: an adept stone skimmer.
skimmers
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pluralof skimmer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Prosecutors claim Ilie installed skimmers in several Toledo and Cleveland-area stores in early March.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
The most widespread practice was that of the so-called "salary skimmers" -- lawmakers who take a cut of their employees' pay.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
Some have asked for more efficient trash skimmers that could help prevent waste from clogging the treatment plant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2024
From ATM skimmers to shady merchants who give you incorrect change or counterfeit money, money scams are everywhere.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2023
Tonight, there weren’t any river skimmers out to disturb the darkness, and Shay was practicing moves on her board when Tally walked up.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
