skimming (n.)

  1. the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid

  2. reading or glancing through quickly

    [ Syn: skim ]

  3. failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it

  4. the act of brushing against while passing

    [ Syn: grazing , shaving ]

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