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verb
To separate (the best part of something from the remainder).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
pick the best
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: cream off
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: choose, take, select, pick out
verb
remove from the surface
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: skim, cream off, cream
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: remove, take, take away, withdraw
History
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