Meaning of the word skimmed in English

What does skimmed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

skimmed

US /skɪmd/
UK /skɪmd/

Adjective

(of milk) having had the cream removed

Example:
I prefer skimmed milk in my coffee.
She always buys skimmed milk for health reasons.

Past Participle

1.

read (something) quickly so as to note only the important points

Example:
He skimmed through the report before the meeting.
She skimmed the headlines of the newspaper.
2.

remove (a substance) from the surface of a liquid

Example:
The chef skimmed the fat from the top of the stew.
They skimmed the cream off the milk.