skimmer

IPA: skˈɪmɝ

A device that skims.
A sieve-like, slotted spoon.
A device for removing organic matter from an aquarium.
(crime) A device used to read and record the magnetic code from a credit card for later fraudulent use.
A person who skims.
Any of three species of bird in the genus Rynchops of the family Laridae, that feed by skimming the surface of water bodies with their bills in flight.
Any of several large bivalve shells, sometimes used for skimming milk, such as the sea clam (Spisula solidissima) and large scallops.
A ballet flat shoe.
A loose-fitting one-piece dress, similar to a shift but with slightly more fitting.
(entomology) Any of the dragonflies in the family Libellulidae.
(naval) A sailor in the surface forces, as opposed to a submariner.
(naval) A surface ship.
(science fiction) A small, fast-moving spacecraft.

Examples of "skimmer" in Sentences

This was an exceptionally well-disguised skimmer, which is what makes it scary.
It's believed a device called a skimmer was placed over the card reader at an automated gas pump.
Here's how it works: Crooks attach an inexpensive device called a skimmer inside or onto a gas pump.
A skimmer is a piece of equipment dragged by a ship to corral surface oil so that it can be burned or vacuumed up.
Also known as a skimmer, the boater hat boasts a stiff brim and flat top and usually have a ribbon wrapped around them.
This tool, called a skimmer, is great for removing meat and vegetables while letting the flavorful stock run back into the pan.
Durkan said she didn't notice an ATM she used last month was outfitted with a credit card reader, also known as a skimmer, and a hidden camera to record the ATM keypad as she entered her PIN.
The Secret Service learned in December that a Bank of America ATM in Saugus had been rigged with the scanner device, called a skimmer, and a pinhole camera, according to a court affidavit from a Secret Service agent.
Another kind of shrimp net, called a skimmer, is not required to have an excluder device -- instead, the length of time the skimmers can be dragged is limited by law to give trapped turtles a chance to come up for air.
My advice: trash it quickly. @bit101: skimmer privacy policy: Partners Subsidiaries and Affiliates: We may share your information ... @nymphobrainiac: @bit101 also #skimmer collects your PII data and shares it w / affiliates.