skim definition

1. a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
• examples: there was a thin skim of oil on the water
2. reading or glancing through quickly
3. move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of
4. cause to skip over a surface
• examples: Skip a stone across the pond
5. coat (a liquid) with a layer
6. remove from the surface
• examples: skim cream from the surface of milk
7. read superficially
8. used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
• examples: yogurt made with skim milk
• examples: she can drink skimmed milk but should avoid butter