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skimmers

Pronunciation: [ˈskɪmərz]

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Learn how to use skimmers in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) a device or person that steals credit card information. It's like a sneaky tool that takes your information when you swipe your card at a machine without you knowing.

Example

The bank installed new security measures to prevent skimmers from stealing customers' information.

Example

There were no skimmers found on the ATM after a thorough inspection.

Example

How can we protect ourselves from skimmers at gas stations?

Context: “cooking”

(noun) a tool used in cooking to remove foam or scum from the surface of liquids. It's like a special spoon that helps keep your soup or broth nice and clean.

Example

She used a skimmer to take off the bubbles from the top of the chicken soup.

Example

He didn't use a skimmer, so the soup had a lot of foam on top.

Example

Do you know where I can find a skimmer for making stocks?

Context: “reading”

(verb) to read through something quickly without focusing on every word. It's like when you glance at a book to see if it’s interesting, rather than reading it word by word.

Example

She skimmed through the magazine to find the article she was interested in.

Example

He didn’t skim through the instructions, so he made a mistake while assembling the toy.

Example

Have you ever skimmed a book before deciding to read it?

How to pronounce skimmers

Pronunciation: [ˈskɪmərz]

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