Skimmer

Pronunciation: /ˈskɪmər/

Definitions of skimmer

noun a flat-bottomed boat used for skimming the surface of water

Example Sentences

A1 I use a skimmer to remove foam from the top of soup.

A2 The chef used a skimmer to scoop out the vegetables from the broth.

B1 The pool cleaner used a skimmer to remove leaves and debris from the water.

B2 The investigator found a credit card skimmer attached to the ATM machine.

C1 The fraudster used a sophisticated skimmer device to steal credit card information.

C2 The researcher developed a new type of skimmer to collect data from the ocean's surface.

Examples of skimmer in a Sentence

formal The skimmer is a device used to separate impurities from liquids.

informal I bought a new skimmer for the pool so we can clean it more efficiently.

slang Hey, pass me that skimmer so I can scoop out the fried chicken from the oil.

figurative The detective was like a skimmer, carefully removing the lies to reveal the truth underneath.

Grammatical Forms of skimmer

• past tense: skimmed
• plural: skimmers
• comparative: more skimming
• superlative: most skimming
• present tense: skim
• future tense: will skim
• perfect tense: have skimmed
• continuous tense: is skimming
• singular: skimmer
• positive degree: skim
• infinitive: to skim
• gerund: skimming
• participle: skimming

Origin and Evolution of skimmer

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'skimmer' originated from the Middle English word 'skymour' which was derived from the Old French word 'escumoir' meaning 'something used to remove scum'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a tool for removing scum, the meaning of 'skimmer' evolved to also refer to a type of bird with a wide beak used for catching insects on the surface of water, and eventually to a shallow utensil used for skimming liquids.