skim over something Definition

skim
verb skimmed, skimming

1. To remove floating matter from the surface of (a liquid).
2. To take something off by skimming.

Thesaurus: scoop off, ladle out of, brush off, separate, remove.
Form: skim off (often)
tr & intr
3. To brush or cause something to brush against or glide lightly over (a surface).

Example: He skimmed the table as he went past
Example: The bird's wings skimmed over the water
Thesaurus: soar, float, sail, dart, fly, coast, glide.
4. To throw an object over a surface so as to make it bounce.

Example: We skimmed stones on the river

noun

1. The act or process of skimming.
2. skimmed milk.

Derivative: skimming
noun

Etymology: 15c: from French escume scum.

Phrasal Verb: skim over something

To read (a page, passage, etc) superficially.To evade or sidestep it.
Example: I thought he skimmed over that issue

Phrasal Verb: skim through something

To glance through ( eg a book).To deal with or discuss it superficially.