Associations to the word «Skimming»

Wiktionary

SKIMMING, verb. Present participle of skim
SKIMMING, noun. Something skimmed from a surface etc.
SKIMMING, noun. A motion or action that skims.
SKIMMING OFF, verb. Present participle of skim off

Dictionary definition

SKIMMING, noun. The act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid.
SKIMMING, noun. Reading or glancing through quickly.
SKIMMING, noun. Failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it.
SKIMMING, noun. The act of brushing against while passing.

Wise words

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