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skimmer
The term describes various tools or agents designed to remove or extract a surface layer, whether physical or digital. In culinary and pool maintenance contexts, it refers to a utilitarian tool for cleaning. In a financial context, the word carries a strong negative, criminal connotation, referring to the illicit theft of data.
When applied to reading habits, the word describes a cognitive strategy of efficiency rather than thoroughness. While often viewed as a lack of attention, in professional contexts like editing or research, being a skimmer is presented as a specialized skill for rapid information synthesis.
Meanings
A tool consisting of a perforated spoon or a flat mesh screen used to remove impurities, foam, or debris from the surface of a liquid.
A device installed in a swimming pool or pond that draws water from the surface to filter out floating debris.
A person or a device that reads data from the magnetic stripe of a credit card or debit card illegally to steal financial information.
Examples
Use the skimmer to remove the foam from the top of the stock.
I need to empty the skimmer basket because it is full of autumn leaves.
The detective found a hidden skimmer attached to the ATM card slot.
The futuristic skimmer glided effortlessly across the turquoise lagoon.
The futuristic skimmer glided effortlessly across the turquoise lagoon.
I am a total skimmer when it comes to long academic papers.
Pass me that wire skimmer so I can clear the grease off the soup.
Check the pool skimmer for any blockages before turning on the pump.
He realized too late that a skimmer had captured his credit card details.