Rake and Skimming

Rake

Rake verb - To look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something.

Skimming is a synonym for rake. In some cases you can replace term "Skimming" with "Rake", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: raked, raker, raking

Skimming

Skimming noun - The act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid.
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Synonyms for Skimming

Rake is a synonym for skimming. You can use "Rake" instead a verb "Skimming".

Nearby Words: skimmed, skimmer
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