Skim (skm), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Skimmed (skmd); p. pr. & vb. n.
Skimming.] [Cf. Sw. skymma to darken. √158. See Scum.] 1. To
clear (a liquid) from scum or substance floating or lying thereon, by
means of a utensil that passes just beneath the surface; as, to skim
milk; to skim broth.