skimmer

noun
Middle School
1

A sieve-like, slotted spoon.

2

A device for removing organic matter from an aquarium.

3

A device used to read and record the magnetic code from a credit card for later fraudulent use.

4

A person who skims.

5

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.

6

Any of several large bivalve shells, sometimes used for skimming milk, such as the sea clam (Spisula solidissima) and large scallops.

7

A ballet flat shoe.

8

A loose-fitting one-piece dress, similar to a shift but with slightly more fitting.

9

Any of the dragonflies in the family Libellulidae.

10

A sailor in the surface forces, as opposed to a submariner.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing