Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skim-off
verb
/skɪm ɔːf/
Definition
To remove liquid from the surface of a liquid or to take a portion of something, often the best or most valuable portion, leaving the rest.
Examples
- After boiling the soup, she decided to skim off the fat before serving.
- The investors were accused of trying to skim off profits from the charity.
Meaning
The act of separating the top layer from a liquid or taking the best part of something, typically used in contexts such as cooking or finance.
Synonyms
- remove
- separate
- extract
- take off
