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skimming [′skim·iŋ]
(hydrology) Diversion of water from a stream or conduit by shallow overflow in order to avoid diverting sand, silt, or other debris carried as bottom load. Withdrawal of fresh groundwater from a thin body or lens floating on salt water by means of shallow wells or infiltration galleries. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | One day he happened to see a Swallow, which had appeared before its season, skimming along a pool and twittering gaily. In reality, she was a true balancelle, with two short masts raking forward and two curved yards, each as long as her hull; a true child of the Latin lake, with a spread of two enormous sails resembling the pointed wings on a sea-bird's slender body, and herself, like a bird indeed, skimming rather than sailing the seas. Milking was done betimes; and before the milking came the skimming, which began at a little past three. |
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