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English noun: skimming

1. skimming (act) the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid


Broader (hypernym)remotion, removal

2. skimming (communication) reading or glancing through quickly


Synonymsskim


Broader (hypernym)reading

3. skimming (act) failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it


Broader (hypernym)larceny, stealing, theft, thievery, thieving

4. skimming (act) the act of brushing against while passing


Synonymsgrazing, shaving


Broader (hypernym)touch, touching









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