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Meaning of skimming

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

skimming

verb

Definitions

  1. To pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.

  2. To pass near the surface of; to brush the surface of; to glide swiftly along the surface of.

  3. To hasten along with superficial attention.

  4. To put on a finishing coat of plaster.

noun

Definitions

  1. Something skimmed from a surface etc.

    Example: aluminium skimmings

  2. A motion or action that skims.

  3. The sport of skimboarding.