to skim
1
2.9
- verb
- /skɪm/
:
rozar
- As the boy threw the stone, it skimmed across the surface of the pond, creating ripples.
- skims the surface
- skims the water
- skims the edge
Examples
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As the chopper skims low over the redwoods,
Fiction book (1995) -
Have a seat. EXT. GERMAN FARMLAND - NIGHT A HUEY, flanked by a pair of APACHES, skims the surface of wheat fields at maximum velocity.
Fiction book (1997) -
In the distance, the small boat skims across the surface.
Fiction book (1992) -
Blue television light skims the tops of their heads to define their progress through the growing darkness.
Fiction book (1996) -
We play on the surface, children on the beach, squealing when the sea foam skims our toes.
Blog text (8) -
Drak's harpoon skims past them.
Fiction book (1996) -
If the satellite just skims the Earth's surface, its speed is 7.9 kilometers per second.
Academic text (1996) -
The camera opens on Bracey standing beside his 60 as the medevac helicopter he is flying in skims the trees of the Vietnamese countryside.
Fiction book (1998) -
13 EXT OPEN SEA DAY A helicopter, "IN-GEN CONSTRUCTION" emblazoned on the side, skims low over the shimmering Pacific.
Fiction book (1993) -
Within a few minutes of the time of closest approach, the star skims along the Moon's edge, possibly disappearing and reappearing several times among lunar mountains and craters.
Academic text (1993)
Synonyms
89
2.9
To move smoothly and without effort through the air or over a surface
85
2.3
To move a hand or object gently along a surface
20
2.7
To make a flat stone bounce across the surface of water
18
6.1
To move quickly and lightly from one place to another
5
1.0
A smooth movement along a surface while staying in contact
1
7.3
To make something move lightly and quickly across a surface, like a fishing lure
1
3.7
To move something gently over a surface
1
3.9
To move quickly and lightly just above a surface
1
7.4
To move quickly and lightly across a surface
To move fast on water so a boat or board skims the surface
Antonyms
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
How Fast
Surface Forms
Etymology
Skim comes from an old picture of something moving lightly over the top of a surface, like a flat stone that glides across water. So to skim across water is to move quickly and lightly on the surface.