skimmer
Use Skimmer in a sentence
ər noun
1.
a person or thing that skims.
2.
a shallow utensil, usually perforated, used in skimming liquids.
3.
any of several gull-like birds of the family Rynchopidae, that skim the water with the elongated lower mandible immersed while in search of food.
4.
a stiff, wide-brimmed hat with a shallow flat crown, usually made of straw.
5.
a woman's A-line dress with side darts that shape it slightly to the body.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a person or thing that skims |
| 2. | any of several mainly tropical coastal aquatic birds of the genus Rhynchops, having long narrow wings and a bill with an elongated lower mandible for skimming food from the surface of the water: family Rynchopidae, order Charadriiformes |
| 3. | a flat perforated spoon used for skimming fat from liquids |
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Example sentences
Place a crouton in each bowl and, using a skimmer or a slotted spoon, scoop out a poached egg and place it on top.
For skimmer head and sizing, refer to the vendor's instructions.
Blanch for four minutes and transfer to the ice water with a slotted spoon or skimmer.
Skimmer vessels are typically used to clean broad areas of open water.
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