Collocations for skim - verb
ADV.
barely
(figurative) This report has barely skimmed the surface of the subject.
(figurative) This report has barely skimmed the surface of the subject.
low
A bird skimmed low over the heather.
A bird skimmed low over the heather.
PREP.
across/over
We skimmed across the water in a small sailing boat.
We skimmed across the water in a small sailing boat.