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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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
From ATM skimmers to shady merchants who give you incorrect change or counterfeit money, money scams are everywhere.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2023
Trash skimmers have long been part of municipal efforts to clean up waterways.
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
Davidson explains his philosophy of trying to appeal to three overlapping groups simultaneously: skimmers, swimmers and divers.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2022
The stiff ocean breeze blew the hats off and there was much laughter when the boys pulled the skimmers back by the cords.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
