skimmer

Example Sentences

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Dozens of bright red flame skimmer dragonflies chase around a hand-dug pond and rubble-strewn stream.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024

The Navy has also kept a skimmer on standby so it can remove any pollutants quickly.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2023

Fry a few pakoras at a time for 5 to 7 minutes, turning the pakora occasionally with a skimmer or slotted spoon to promote even browning.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2023

Washington, D.C., began using skimmer boats in 1992 and added two more to its fleet in 2017, for $484,000 each.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2023

Johnny cocked his skimmer over one eye, put his hands in his pockets and did a waltz clog there on the sidewalk.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith