1. To cause to skip over a surface:; SYN. skip, skitter.
2. To coat with a layer; of liquids.
3. To read superficially; SYN. skim over.
4. To remove from the surface; SYN. skim off, cream off, cream.

Used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed; SYN. skimmed.

1. A thin layer, coating, or film
2. The act of skimming
3. Something skimmed; specifically; skim milk
4. Reading or glancing through quickly; SYN. skimming.