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skimmer

[skim-er] / ˈskɪm ər /


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The Navy has also kept a skimmer on standby so it can remove any pollutants quickly.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2023

She also bagged the top female open stone skimmer title at the Welsh championships held at Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, in June 2022.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2023

Fry a few pakoras at a time for 5 to 7 minutes, turning the pakora occasionally with a skimmer or slotted spoon to promote even browning.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2023

When shoppers make a purchase with their EBT card at one of these machines, the skimmer would retain both the card number and the PIN.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2023

Kendra ran and seized the pool skimmer, swinging it at the relentless horde of fairies, never touching any of them no matter how dense the swarm appeared.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull