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- skil saw/ˈskɪl.sɔː/A proprietary name for a portable, hand-held circular power saw, often used generically.nounLow to Medium (common in trade/DIY contexts, rare elsewhere)
- skilfish/ˈskɪlˌfɪʃ/A large marine fish of the North Pacific (Erilepis zonifer), known for its dark coloration and commercial value.nounRare
- skill/skɪl/The ability to do something well, especially through training, practice, or experience.nounHigh
- skill set/ˈskɪl ˌset/The collection of skills and abilities that a person possesses.nounHigh (especially in professional/academic contexts)
- skillcentre/ˈskɪlˌsen.tər/A place or establishment, often government-funded or community-based, where people can receive training and instruction to develop specific practical or vocational abilities.nounLow (historical/context-specific term)
- skilled labor/ˌskɪld ˈleɪ.bər/Work that requires specialized training, expertise, or qualifications, typically involving manual or technical tasks.nounB2
- skillet/ˈskɪlɪt/A frying pan, typically one with a long handle and sometimes low sides.nounB1
- skilling/ˈskɪl.ɪŋ/The present participle or gerund of the verb 'to skill', meaning the act of training or teaching someone a skill.nounLow (C2)
- skillion/ˈskɪlɪən/A lean-to; a building with a roof that slopes from one side to the other.nounLow
- skilly/ˈskɪli/A thin, watery gruel or soup, traditionally made from oatmeal and water, historically associated with workhouses, prisons, or times of poverty.nounVery rare (archaic/historical)
- skim/skɪm/to move quickly and lightly over a surface without penetrating deeply; to read quickly to get the main ideas; to remove a layer from the surface of a liquid.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- skim milk/ˌskɪmd ˈmɪlk/Milk from which most of the cream (fat) has been removed.nounHigh
- skim off/ˈskɪm ɒf/To remove the best or most valuable part(s) of something, often unfairly or for personal gain.verbMedium
- skim-read/ˌskɪm ˈriːd/To read something quickly to get the main ideas without focusing on details.verbB2
- skimble-scamble/ˌskɪmbl̩ ˈskæmbl̩/A state or speech that is nonsensical, rambling, or confused.adjectivenounVery Rare / Archaic
- skimboard/ˈskɪm.bɔːd/a thin, narrow board used for gliding over shallow water at the shoreline.nounverbmedium
- skimmed milk/skɪmd mɪlk/Milk from which the cream (fat) has been removed, resulting in a lower-fat product.nounB1
- skimmer/ˈskɪm.ər/A person, device, or tool that removes a thin layer or the best part from the surface of a liquid or area; a shallow basket or utensil used for skimming.nounB2
- skimmerton/ˈskɪmətən/A historical public shaming ceremony or noisy procession used to ridicule individuals, especially for marital or social transgressions.nounArchaic
- skimmia/ˈskɪmɪə/A genus of evergreen shrubs native to Asia, known for their aromatic leaves, clusters of small flowers, and bright red berries.nounLow
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