"Skimmers" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Skimmers" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Skimmers" Meaning

Skimmers refer to:

1. Devices used to remove a thin layer of material from a surface, often in a manufacturing or woodworking process.
2. Types of birds, such as seagulls or terns, that skim the surface of the water in search of food.
3. Tools used by fraudsters to steal credit card information at ATMs or terminals.
4. Plastic devices attached to the surface of an ATM or terminal, that capture a user's card information when they insert their card and their PIN.

"Skimmers" Examples

Usage Examples of "Skimmers"


1. Electronic Skimmers

Some people use electronic skimmers to steal credit card information at gas pumps.

2. Water Skimmers

As a kid, I loved using the water skimmer to skim the surface of the lake and jump over the waves.

3. Line Skimmers

The company produces a line of lawn mowers that includes a skimmer attachment to clean the sides of your yard.

4. Broom Skimmers

A broom skimmer is a tool that attaches to your regular broom and makes quick work of small rocks and debris on your lawn.

5. Server Skimmers

The new IT policy dictates that all server skimmers must be installed remotely to prevent insider security breaches.

"Skimmers" Similar Words

Skills

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Skim-read

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Skim

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To scan or glance through something quickly, often in order to pick out the main points or to get an idea of what it is about, but without going into detail.

Skimboard

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A skimboard is a waterproof board used in the sport of skimboarding, which involves gliding along the surface of the water on the heel side of the board, or the back of the board, usually at or very near the shoreline.

Skimboarding

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Skimboarding, also known as sheet jogging or simply skimming, is a surface water sport played on a skimboard, a small, wooden board with a deck and no fins, which is used to glide across the surface of the water. The objective of skimboarding is to ride the edge of a wave or a ripple in the water, using the board to glide across the surface and perform tricks. Skimboarding is typically performed on a beach with shallow water, where the boarder can catch waves and generate speed and momentum to perform tricks and maneuvers.

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Skimmer

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Skimming

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Skimmington

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Skimpily

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Imprudently; rashly or recklessly, often in a trivial or unwise manner.<br><br>Example: "She got the job done, but sometimes she tended to do so skimpily, leaving essential details unattended."

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