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Word entry · 7 letters

skimmer

Best crossword clue

"water-surface bird"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPart of speech nounSorted eikmmrsStarts with SEnds with R2 cluesCommon crossword word
1S2K3I4M5M6E7R

Definitions

  1. gull-like seabird that flies along the surface of the water with an elongated lower mandible immersed to skim out food

Word origin

From skim + -er.

Used in a sentence

  • Perhaps the greatest stone skimmer is Scotland's own Dougie Isaacs, who has won eight world titles.
  • Classic, box-pleated skimmers and pantdresses stay crisp and fresh, won't wrinkle or wilt!
  • The utilization of divided dart control—some stitched and some unstitched—is the basis of semifitted styles such as the shift or skimmer dress.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01water-surface bird7 letters
02Long-billed seabird7 letters

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