skimming

(noun, verb)

noun

1. the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid

Definition categories: act, remotion, removal

2. reading or glancing through quickly

Similar word(s): skim

Definition categories: communication, reading

3. failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it

Definition categories: act, larceny, stealing, theft, thievery, thieving

4. the act of brushing against while passing

Similar word(s): grazing, shaving

Definition categories: act, touch, touching

Sentences with skimming as a noun:

- aluminium skimmings

- sorghum syrup skimmings

verb

1. present participle of skim