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verb ADV. barely (figurative) This report has barely skimmed the surface of the subject. | low A bird skimmed low over the heather. PREP. across/over We skimmed across the water in a small sailing boat.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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verb
glided:
The boat skimmed over the water., verb
perused:
She skimmed the book last night.
Simple Definitions
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skim sb/sth off
to choose the best people or things from a group
• We've skimmed off the six people who seem to be the most suitable for the job.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs