skimmer
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Danh từ
noun- 1.
A device that skims.
- 2.
A person who skims.
- 3.
Any of three species of bird, in the genus Rynchops of the family Laridae, that feed by skimming the surface of water bodies with their bills in flight.
- 4.
Any of several large bivalve shells, sometimes used for skimming milk, such as the sea clam (Spisula solidissima) and large scallops.
- 5.
A ballet flat shoe.
- 6.
A loose-fitting one-piece dress, similar to a shift but with slightly more fitting.
Classic, box-pleated skimmers and pantdresses stay crisp and fresh, won't wrinkle or wilt!
- 7.
(entomology) Any of the dragonflies in the family Libellulidae.
- 8.
(naval) A sailor in the surface forces, as opposed to a submariner.
- 9.
(naval) A surface ship.
- 10.
(science fiction) A small, fast-moving spacecraft.
- 11.
Synonym of water strider.
Đồng nghĩa: water strider
Động từ
verb- 1.
To shimmer.
- 2.
To move quickly, to flutter.
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From skim + -er. thumb|Skimmer (sense 1.2) thumb|African skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris species) (sense 3)