noun
a flat-bottomed boat used for skimming the surface of water
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The skimmer is a device used to separate impurities from liquids.
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I bought a new skimmer for the pool so we can clean it more efficiently.
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Hey, pass me that skimmer so I can scoop out the fried chicken from the oil.
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The detective was like a skimmer, carefully removing the lies to reveal the truth underneath.