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skimmer

UK
/ˈskɪmə/
US
/ˈskɪmɚ/

Translations

skimmernoun
skimmers
pl
UK
/ˈskɪmə/
US
/ˈskɪmɚ/
She used a skimmer to remove the foam from the soup.
Она использовала ситечко, чтобы убрать пену с супа.
устройство для считывания карт
The police found a skimmer attached to the ATM.
Полиция обнаружила устройство для считывания карт, прикрепленное к банкомату.
плоская шляпа
He wore a skimmer to the summer party.
Он надел плоскую шляпу на летнюю вечеринку.
Additional translations
сборщик
сепаратор
снятие сливок
Synonyms
strainer
dipper
sifter
filter
scooper
skimmeradjective
UK
/ˈskɪmə/
US
/ˈskɪmɚ/
Used attributively to denote something designed for or relating to skimming (e.g., skimmer net, skimmer device).

Definitions

skimmernoun
A device used to remove floating substances from the surface of a liquid.
The pool skimmer was used to remove leaves and debris from the water.
A type of seabird known for its long wings and distinctive bill, which it uses to skim the surface of the water for food.
The skimmer flew low over the ocean, its lower bill slicing through the water in search of fish.
A flat, perforated spoon used in cooking to remove food from hot liquids.
She used a skimmer to lift the dumplings out of the boiling water.
A device used illegally to capture data from credit cards, often attached to ATMs or gas pumps.
The police warned the public about skimmers being placed on local ATMs.
A person who skims something, especially one who reads quickly or removes the surface layer of a liquid.
He's more of a skimmer than a deep reader, so he often misses important details.
skimmeradjective
Designed for, involved in, or relating to skimming.
He replaced the old filter with a skimmer pump to keep the pond clear.
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