To take off by skimming; as, to skim cream.

To pass near the surface of; to brush the surface of; to
glide swiftly along the surface of.

Fig.: To read or examine superficially and rapidly, in
order to cull the principal facts or thoughts; as, to skim a book or a
newspaper.

To pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course;
to glide along near the surface.

To hasten along with superficial attention.

To put on the finishing coat of plaster.

Contraction of Skimming and Skimmed.