English verb: skim over | |||
1. | skim over (cognition) read superficially | ||
Synonyms | skim | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | read | ||
2. | skim over (contact) move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of | ||
Synonyms | skim | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | touch | ||