skimmer

• Describe algo que se ha hecho fino o delgado, usado a menudo para la leche desnatada o baja en grasa, o algo superficial, ligero o carente de profundidad o contenido.

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.

   desnatado/descremado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosfat-freenonfatskimmed

   Antónimoscreamwhole

• Sustantivo con varios sentidos: persona que lee rápida y superficialmente; utensilio de cocina para retirar grasa o espuma de líquidos; tipo de sombrero de paja con copa plana; o ave marina que se desliza sobre la superficie del agua en busca de alimento.

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.

   lector superficial

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbrowserscanner

   Antónimosreader

2. Cooking utensilB1formalculinary

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

   Espumadera

   • 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.

   Sinónimosspider

3. Straw hatC1formal

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

   Sombrero de paja de ala plana

   • 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.

   Sinónimosboater

4. SeabirdC1formalscientific

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

   Rayador

   • 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.