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skimmer Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A flat, sieve-like scoop or utensil used for removing floating fat, froth, or solid matter from the surface of a liquid.
Usage Example
"The chef used a slotted strainer to carefully lift the dumplings out of the boiling water."
Strong
strainer
Weak
sieve
• noun (Context 2)
A tern-like seabird of the family Rynchopidae, characterized by an elongated lower mandible used for scooping fish from the water's surface while flying.
Usage Example
"As the sun set over the estuary, a black scissorbill glided gracefully inches above the water, dragging its lower bill to catch small fish."
Strongest
scissorbill
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Skimmer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/skimmer