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PRONUNCIATION OF SKIM OFF

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SKIM OFF

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Skim off is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

WHAT DOES SKIM OFF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of skim off in the English dictionary

The definition of skim off in the dictionary is to take the best part of.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SKIM OFF

skim
skim milk
skim-read
skimble-scamble
skimboard
skimboarder
skimmed
skimmed milk
skimmer
skimmia
skimming
skimmingly
skimmings
skimmington
skimo
skimobile
skimp
skimpier
skimpiest
skimpily

WORDS THAT END LIKE SKIM OFF

better off
cut off
day off
drop off
get off
hold off
jerk off
kick off
on and off
palm off
pay off
play off
pull off
set off
show off
spin off
start off
take off
time off
turn off

Synonyms and antonyms of skim off in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «skim off» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SKIM OFF

Find out the translation of skim off to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of skim off from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «skim off» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

撇去
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

quítele
570 millions of speakers

English

skim off
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बंद स्किम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المقشود قبالة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

скользить от
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

escumar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বন্ধ সঙ্কুচিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

enlever
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Skim off
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

abschöpfen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オフスキムミルク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

걷어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Skim mati
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hớt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சறுக்குதல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बंद करा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sıyırmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scremare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ślizgać się
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ковзати від
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

glet off
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

άπαχο off
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vlugtig af
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skumma av
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skumme av
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of skim off

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SKIM OFF»

The term «skim off» is regularly used and occupies the 91.564 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SKIM OFF» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about skim off

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SKIM OFF»

Discover the use of skim off in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to skim off and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Global Outlaws: Crime, Money, and Power in the Contemporary ...
Just about anywhere you go in the world, you know what the going skim-off percentages are: no one gouges, no one wants to get cheated of their fair share of skim-off. This is the legal world of shipping and sailing. This conversation led me to ...
Carolyn Nordstrom, 2007
2
JOC All New Rev. - 1997
Return the veal breast and bones to the pot along with: 12 ounces chicken parts ( backs, necks, wings, legs, or thighs), well rinsed 12 cups cold water (or just enough to cover) Bring to a boil, skim off the impurities, and reduce the heat. Simmer ...
Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, 1997
3
Fundamentals of Metal Machining and Machine Tools, Third Edition
Solution Check pH, adjust concentration Run machine: cleaner should dissipate Check machinery and repair Sample water and treat Skim off oil; check hydraulic lines tor leaks Adjust concentration Add concentrate to water Skim off oil: check ...
Winston A. Knight, Geoffrey Boothroyd, 2005
4
Fundamentals of Machining and Machine Tools
Sl. No. Problem Cause Solution 1. Foaming Concentration high Check pH, adjust concentration High tramp oil content Skim off oil Soft water Sample water and treat Machine cleaner in sump Run machine, remove cleaner Mechanical defect of ...
Mridul Singal, 2008
5
Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book
Skimming. Fat. from. Broth. Make your homemade soups as low-fat and low- calorie as possible by skimming off extra fat with these techniques. To remove fat from hot soup or broth, use a large metal spoon and skim off the ...
Jan Miller, 2006
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The Dictionary of Lahu
o=kh-i— tO (N) the arms /crossbeams of a spirit altar So (V) 1. cut off; slice off/ away 2. skim off/ away so ba ve (Vh + Vv ) id. /SYNS. so ba ve (Vh + Vv ) , so? ba ve (Vh + Vv ) ; cf. So (V), S8? (V)/ T-sT k+ k+ So ba ve (OV) cut away the rotten part ...
James A. Matisoff, 1988
7
Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook: A Novel
Then strain off vegetables and skim off fat. Note: The chicken giblets, but not the liver, can be added with the chicken. The vegetables can include: carrots, celery, cabbage, turnips, onions, green peas, spinach, mushrooms, mustard cabbage, ...
Gloria Bley Miller, 1984
8
Blue Ribbon Preserves: Secrets to Award-Winning Jams, ...
Remove the pan from the heat and quickly skim off any foam. IMMEDIATELY ladle the jelly into the jars, filling all jars before wiping the rims and sealing with lids. Do not allow the jelly to stand in the pan for even a moment or the top surface of ...
Linda J. Amendt, 2001
9
Alexander Dumas Dictionary Of Cuisine
Take off the heat and skim off the fat. Simmer. After 2 hours, thicken with a roux, but leave it rather thin than thick. Boil 5} hour so that the roux becomes incorporated into the sauce. Skim off the fat again, pass through a sieve into another pot, ...
Dumas,, 2014
10
Routledge German Dictionary of Chemistry and Chemical ...
abstreichen to skim [off] Abstreicher m skimmer; plough (on conveyors) abstreifen 1. to doctor off (as from a roll)] to skim [off] (scum)] (plast) to eject; 2. (distil) to strip [off, out] Abstreifen n vom Stempel (plast) top ejection Abstreifer m1.
Technische Universitat Dreden, 2014

7 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SKIM OFF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term skim off is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Will lawmakers fix 'unconstitutional' skim off rail tax?
The state skims a fee off the top, and that has amounted to more than $163 million already. Where does it all go? Though it's called an administrative fee, you ... «KHON2, Apr 15»
2
Editorial: Bail skimming looks like unfair scam
One of the more peculiar undeserved punishments is that, under a longstanding rule, the Cook County courts — like all Illinois courts — can skim off a ... «Chicago Sun-Times, Mar 15»
3
Billabong advisers skim off $23m fees
Search smh: Search in: Business. smh.com.au; Web; Business. Billabong advisers skim off $23m fees. Date: August 27, 2013. (29); Comments 32; Read later ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Aug 13»
4
Do Medicare Advantage Plans Skim Off The Healthiest?
That has drawn concerns from some senior advocates that the plans have incentives to skim off the lowest-maintenance customers and leave the expensive ... «AARP News, Feb 13»
5
Chicken Soup With Lemon and Bulgur
Skim off any foam, add salt to taste, cover partially and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Using tongs, remove the chicken breasts and wings and place in a ... «New York Times, Jan 11»
6
How to Make Goat Milk Butter Without a Separator
The next day, take the pan from the fridge and — with a large spoon — carefully skim off the cream that has risen to the top and store it in the refrigerator in a ... «Mother Earth News, Jun 08»
7
Bush Administration To 'Skim Off Border Patrol Agents' For Duty In Iraq
border During a visit to the U.S-Mexico border last month, President Bush stated that “securing the border is a critical part of a strategy for comprehensive ... «Think Progress, May 07»

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