Definitions

1. noun

A device for removing or skimming off the surface of a liquid, such as cream from milk or oil from water.

“The skimmer helped to separate the cream from the milk for butter making.”

2. noun

A person or thing that skims, especially a surfer or a bird that flies low over the water.

“The skimmer rode the waves all the way to shore.”

3. verb

To remove the surface of a liquid, such as cream from milk or oil from water.

“The cream skimmers were used in the dairy to make butter.”

4. verb

To glide or slide over the surface of the water, especially on a board or a surfboard.

“She skimmered across the water on her surfboard.”

5. verb

To glide or move quickly and smoothly over a surface, especially in a low position.

“The bird skimmered over the water, searching for fish.”