skimmer

noun skimmers

1. A sieve-like, slotted spoon.
2. A device for removing organic matter from an aquarium.
3. A device used to read and record the magnetic code from a credit card for later fraudulent use.
4. A person who skims. Perhaps the greatest stone skimmer is Scotland's own Dougie Isaacs, who has won eight world titles.
5. Any of three species of bird, in the genus Rynchops of the family Laridae, that feed by skimming the surface of water bodies with their bills in flight.
6. Any of several large bivalve shells, sometimes used for skimming milk, such as the sea clam (Spisula solidissima) and large scallops.
7. A ballet flat shoe.
8. A loose-fitting one-piece dress, similar to a shift but with slightly more fitting. Classic, box-pleated skimmers and pantdresses stay crisp and fresh, won't wrinkle or wilt!
9. Any of the dragonflies in the family Libellulidae.
10. A sailor in the surface forces, as opposed to a submariner.
11. A surface ship.
12. A small, fast-moving spacecraft. Kondric stood beside the skimmer for a moment, looking back at his warriors. They shouted and banged their swords on their shields. He raised his hand in farewell, and followed Violet into the cabin.
13. Synonym of water strider.

    Similar: water strider

Similar: scissorbill

verb skimmers · skimmering · skimmered

1. To shimmer.
2. To move quickly, to flutter. …he was bounding over the heads of the maidens, and making his feet skimmer against the ceiling, enjoying, the while, the most ecstatic emotions.