skim

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.
2. 2
   To pass near the surface of; to brush the surface of; to glide swiftly along the surface of.
3. 3
   To hasten along with superficial attention.
4. 4
   To put on a finishing coat of plaster.
5. 5
   To throw an object so it bounces on water.
6. 6
   To ricochet.
7. 7
   To read quickly or describe summarily, skipping some detail.
8. 8
   To scrape off; to remove (something) from a surface
9. 9
   To clear (a liquid) from scum or substance floating or lying on it, by means of a utensil that passes just beneath the surface.
10. 10
    To clear a liquid from (scum or substance floating or lying on it), especially the cream that floats on top of fresh milk.
11. 11
    To steal money from a business before the transaction has been recorded, thus avoiding detection.
12. 12
    To surreptitiously scan a payment card in order to obtain its information for fraudulent purposes.
13. 13
    To become coated over.

Adjective

1. 1
   Having lowered fat content.

Noun

1. 1
   A cursory reading, skipping the details.
2. 2
   Skim milk.
3. 3
   The act of skimming.
4. 4
   That which is skimmed off.
5. 5
   Theft of money from a business before the transaction has been recorded, thus avoiding detection.