skim

intransitive verb

To remove floating matter from (a liquid).

intransitive verb

To remove (floating matter) from a liquid.

intransitive verb

To embezzle (money) by taking a small portion on each transaction.

intransitive verb

To fail to declare part of (certain income, such as winnings) to avoid tax payment.

intransitive verb

To copy information from (a credit card) as part of a skimming fraud.

intransitive verb

To coat or cover with a thin layer.

intransitive verb

To throw so as to bounce or slide.