skimmer

• Описывает что-то, что сделано тонким, часто используется для молока с пониженным содержанием жира, или что-то поверхностное или лишённое содержания.

Describes something that is made thin, often used for milk with reduced fat content, or something that is superficial or lacking in substance.

1. Fat-free or low-fatA2formal

   Used to describe milk or milk products from which the cream has been removed, resulting in a lower fat content.

   Обезжиренный

   • She always buys skim milk for her coffee.
   • The recipe calls for skim yogurt instead of full-fat.
   • Skim cheese is a healthier option for a diet.

   Synonymsfat-freenonfatskimmed

   Antonymscreamwhole

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: человек, читающий быстро и поверхностно; кухонный инструмент для удаления жира или пены с жидкостей; тип соломенной шляпы с плоской тульей; или морская птица, которая скользит по поверхности воды в поисках пищи.

A noun with multiple meanings: a person who reads quickly and superficially; a kitchen utensil used for removing fat or foam from liquids; a type of straw hat with a flat crown; or a seabird that skims the water's surface for food.

1. Superficial readerB2informal

   A person who reads quickly and without deep attention, focusing only on the surface of the text.

   Поверхностный читатель

   • He's just a skimmer, he never reads the whole article.
   • Being a skimmer, she missed the important details in the contract.
   • Don't be a skimmer; take your time to understand the instructions.

   Synonymsbrowserscanner

   Antonymsreader

2. Cooking utensilB1formalculinary

   A flat, perforated kitchen tool used to remove fat, foam, or solid particles from the surface of a liquid.

   Шумовка

   • Use a skimmer to remove the foam from the boiling broth.
   • She carefully lifted the skimmer out of the pot.
   • The chef used a metal skimmer to collect the fried dumplings.

   Synonymsspider

3. Straw hatC1formal

   A stiff hat made of straw, typically with a flat crown and a brim, often worn in summer.

   Соломенная шляпа

   • He wore a classic skimmer to the garden party.
   • The old photograph showed a man in a white suit and a skimmer.
   • Straw skimmers were popular in the early 20th century.

   Synonymsboater

4. SeabirdC1formalscientific

   A gull-like bird that flies low over water, skimming the surface with its elongated lower beak to catch food.

   Водорез

   • A skimmer glided gracefully over the calm lake.
   • We watched the skimmer catch a small fish with its unique beak.
   • The skimmer's lower mandible is perfectly adapted for feeding.