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Skimmer Definition & Meaning

skimmer
noun
  1. a rapid superficial reader
  2. a cooking utensil used to skim fat from the surface of liquids
  3. a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown
  4. gull-like seabird that flies along the surface of the water with an elongated lower mandible immersed to skim out food

"Skimmer" in song lyrics

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  • "sperry tie skimmer"
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  • "buy protein skimmer"
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Frequently asked questions

What does skimmer mean?
a rapid superficial reader a cooking utensil used to skim fat from the surface of liquids a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown gull-like seabird that flies along the surface of the water with an elongated lower mandible immersed to skim out food
What part of speech is skimmer?
Skimmer is a noun.
How many definitions does skimmer have?
Skimmer has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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