skimmer
Flat slotted spoon
A skimmer is a tool for removing material from a liquid's surface—skimming fat from broth, leaves from a pool, foam from jam.
The word extends to people: a skimmer reads superficially, glancing rather than absorbing.
A flat-crowned straw hat is also a skimmer, as is a seabird that feeds by skimming water with its lower bill.
In fraud, a skimmer is a device attached to ATMs or card readers to steal account data.
Deep spoon for serving
- slotted spoonHoled spoon for draining
- strainerPerforated draining vessel
- meshInterlocking open weave
- sieveMesh filtering utensil
spatula · colander · tongs · whisk · draining · scooping · frying · sautéing
Coastal bird species
- seabirdOcean-dwelling winged creature
- beakHorny avian mouthpart
- wingspanTip-to-tip extent
- glideMove with effortless continuity
tern · gull · wader · waterfowl · plumage · nesting · flock · migration
Porous separation device
- meshInterlocking open weave
- netFinal amount remaining
- debrisScattered broken fragments
- pondSmall still body
tank · aquatic · algae · biofilm · leaves · clean · maintenance · overflow
Dishonest money-making scheme
- ATMAutomated banking kiosk
- identity theftStealing personal data criminally
- magnetic stripeEncoded data band
- PINAuthentication number sequence
device · reader · counterfeit · phishing · cybercrime · credit card · debit card · payment terminal
Rich milk fat
- butterfatLipids from dairy
- milkMammalian nursing fluid
- separatorSomething that divides
- centrifugeSpinning density-separation device
homogenization · pasteurization · raw milk · creamery · butter · whey · whole milk · fat content
Final amount remaining
- leavesTree's photosynthetic organs
- debrisScattered broken fragments
- surfaceOutermost boundary layer
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
maintenance · basket · floating · automatic · suction · vacuum · filter · weir
Survey without intent
- scanBrief visual sweep
- glanceBrief, casual look
- flip throughBrowse rapidly, superficially
- speed-readScan text rapidly
overview · cursory · superficial · headlines · summary · preview · thumbnail · digest
ladle
Deep spoon for serving
- slotted spoonHoled spoon for draining
- strainerPerforated draining vessel
- meshInterlocking open weave
sieve · spatula · colander · tongs · whisk · draining · scooping · frying · sautéing · kitchenware
shorebird
Coastal bird species
glide · tern · gull · wader · waterfowl · plumage · nesting · flock · migration · flyway
filter
Porous separation device
pond · tank · aquatic · algae · biofilm · leaves · clean · maintenance · overflow · water quality
scam
Dishonest money-making scheme
- ATMAutomated banking kiosk
- identity theftStealing personal data criminally
- magnetic stripeEncoded data band
PIN · device · reader · counterfeit · phishing · cybercrime · credit card · debit card · payment terminal
cream
Rich milk fat
centrifuge · homogenization · pasteurization · raw milk · creamery · butter · whey · whole milk · fat content · cream line
net
Final amount remaining
cleaning · maintenance · basket · floating · automatic · suction · vacuum · filter · weir · overflow
browse
Survey without intent
- scanBrief visual sweep
- glanceBrief, casual look
- flip throughBrowse rapidly, superficially
speed-read · overview · cursory · superficial · headlines · summary · preview · thumbnail · digest
skimmerladle
Deep spoon for serving
dipper · soup spoon · baster · serving spoon · slotted spoon
skimmerdiver
One who submerges
diving bird · plunger · cormorant · gannet · kingfisher
- skimmed offRemoved from surface
- skimmed milkDairy with cream removed
- semi-skimmed milkMilk with halved fat
- skimming offTaking a hidden cut
- card skimmerDevice stealing card details
- pool skimmerNet for water debris
skimming, skimmed, skimmers, unskimmed, skimmings, skimmable