skimmer Antonyms

Meaning of skimmer

Wordnet

skimmer (n)

a rapid superficial reader

a cooking utensil used to skim fat from the surface of liquids

a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown

gull-like seabird that flies along the surface of the water with an elongated lower mandible immersed to skim out food

Webster

skimmer (n.)

One who, or that which, skims; esp., a utensil with which liquids are skimmed.

Any species of longwinged marine birds of the genus Rhynchops, allied to the terns, but having the lower mandible compressed and much longer than the upper one. These birds fly rapidly along the surface of the water, with the lower mandible immersed, thus skimming out small fishes. The American species (R. nigra) is common on the southern coasts of the United States. Called also scissorbill, and shearbill.

Any one of several large bivalve shells, sometimes used for skimming milk, as the sea clams, and large scallops.

skimmer Sentence Examples

  1. The pool skimmer effectively removed debris and leaves from the water surface.
  2. The skimmer's wide opening allowed it to collect large amounts of floating material.
  3. The homeowner installed a skimmer basket to prevent debris from clogging the pump.
  4. The technician adjusted the skimmer's weir to ensure optimal surface skimming.
  5. The robotic pool cleaner utilized a built-in skimmer to remove algae and other contaminants.
  6. The pond filter system incorporated a skimmer to remove floating particles from the water.
  7. The boat's skimmer protected the engine from debris and weeds.
  8. The lake management team used skimmers to control oil spills and debris accumulations.
  9. The water skimmer efficiently collected floating plankton and microorganisms for scientific research.
  10. The aquarium skimmer provided essential surface agitation and filtration for the aquatic inhabitants.

FAQs About the word skimmer

a rapid superficial reader, a cooking utensil used to skim fat from the surface of liquids, a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown, gull-like seabird that

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The pool skimmer effectively removed debris and leaves from the water surface.

The skimmer's wide opening allowed it to collect large amounts of floating material.

The homeowner installed a skimmer basket to prevent debris from clogging the pump.

The technician adjusted the skimmer's weir to ensure optimal surface skimming.