skim | (verb) read superficially | Synonyms: skim over |
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(verb) move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of | Synonyms: skim over |
(verb) remove from the surface | Synonyms: cream, cream off, skim off |
(verb) cause to skip over a surface | Synonyms: skip, skitter |
(verb) coat (a liquid) with a layer | - |
(verb) travel on the surface of water | Synonyms: plane |
(verb) examine hastily | Synonyms: glance over, rake, run down, scan |
skimcoat | (verb) coat with a mixture of gypsum and spackle | - |
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skimp | (verb) subsist on a meager allowance | Synonyms: scrimp, stint |
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(verb) supply sparingly and with restricted quantities | Synonyms: scant, stint |
(verb) work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially | Synonyms: scant |
(verb) limit in quality or quantity | Synonyms: scant |