skimming

noun

skim·​ming ˈski-miŋ How to pronounce skimming (audio)
: that which is skimmed from a liquid

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The top’s lightweight fabric is meant to feel breathable and silky smooth against your skin, and its mid-thigh skimming length works well with jeans and leggings. Averi Baudler, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 Listen to this article Credit card skimming devices were found at two Big Y stores in Connecticut within the past five weeks. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Dec. 2024 In other types of fraud, crooks engage in card skimming. Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024 In preparation, Good reads each book authored by his guests, which is not the norm in our world of skimming. Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for skimming 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skimming was in the 15th century

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“Skimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skimming. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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