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Skimming — Skim ming, n. 1. The act of one who skims. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is skimmed from the surface of a liquid; chiefly used in the plural; as, the skimmings of broth. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Skimming — Skim Skim (sk[i^]m), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Skimmed} (sk[i^]md); p. pr. & vb. n. {Skimming}.] [Cf. Sw. skymma to darken. [root]158. See {Scum}.] 1. To clear (a liquid) from scum or substance floating or lying thereon, by means of a utensil that… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
skimming — skɪm n. act of removing matter floating on the surface of a liquid; act of removing from the top; film, thin layer v. remove matter floating on the surface of a liquid; glide on or just above a surface; glance through quickly; cause an object to … English contemporary dictionary
skimming — noun 1. the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid (Freq. 1) • Derivationally related forms: ↑skim • Hypernyms: ↑removal, ↑remotion 2. reading or glancing through quickly • Syn: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Life Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Zoology In 2008 several zoological studies provided new insights into how species life history traits (such as the timing of reproduction or the length of life of adult individuals) are derived in part as responses to… … Universalium
environmental works — ▪ civil engineering Introduction infrastructure that provides cities and towns with water supply, waste disposal, and pollution control services. They include extensive networks of reservoirs, pipelines, treatment systems, pumping stations … Universalium
List of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero vehicles — For Dreadnok and Iron Grenadier vehicles, see Dreadnoks and Iron Grenadiers. The G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline was introduced by Hasbro in 1982, and lasted to 1994, producing well over 250 vehicles (i.e. in universe are meant to move… … Wikipedia
Diversity of fish — Fish come in many shapes and sizes. This is a sea dragon, a close relative of the seahorse. They are camouflaged to look like floating seaweed.[1][2][3] … Wikipedia
Jointer plane — The jointer plane (also known as the try plane or trying plane ) is a type of hand plane used primarily to straighten the edges of boards in the operation known as jointing. A jointer plane may also be used to flatten the face of a board. Its… … Wikipedia
Lemna minor — Taxobox name = Lemna minor image width = 240px regnum = Plantae divisio = Magnoliophyta classis = Liliopsida ordo = Alismatales familia = Araceae genus = Lemna species = L. minor binomial = Lemna minor binomial authority = L. Lemna minor (Common… … Wikipedia
Joseph-Armand Bombardier — (April 16, 1907 February 18, 1964) was a Canadian inventor and businessman, and was the founder of Bombardier. He made his first snowmobile prototype when he was 15 years old.Born to a large family of prosperous farmers and small shopkeepers in… … Wikipedia
