skimmer
Example Sentences
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Some have asked for more efficient trash skimmers that could help prevent waste from clogging the treatment plant.
From Los Angeles Times
In addition, Trans Mountain paid on behalf of its shippers for dozens of additional oil skimmers, landing craft, response barges and to hire more spill response staff at multiple bases between Vancouver Harbour and Ucluelet.
From Seattle Times
Credit card numbers can be stolen by illegal “skimmers,” devices installed at gas station pumps, ATMs and other locations.
From Seattle Times
The Navy has also kept a skimmer on standby so it can remove any pollutants quickly.
From Seattle Times
A retail employee making minimum wage might attach a skimmer to a gas pump.
From Encyclopedia.com
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