scumming

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of removing waste or debris from the surface of a body of water.

  - "After the storm, we went scumming to clean up the lake."
  - "The seagulls follow the fishing boats to scum up the leftovers."

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Variants

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scum , scummed , scumming , scums

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'scumian' meaning 'to skim' or 'to scrape'.

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Trivia

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1. Scumming is an essential part of maintaining the health and cleanliness of bodies of water.

2. Scumming was a popular method of gold mining during the California Gold Rush.

3. The term 'scum' comes from Old English 'scuma', meaning 'foam or froth'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dredging: Similar to scumming, dredging is the process of removing sediments from the bottom of a body of water.

2. Skimming: Skimming is the act of removing the surface layer of a liquid, often to remove impurities or to collect foam or oil.

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Culture

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Scumming is a common practice in various industries such as aquaculture and wastewater treatment. It is also a popular recreational activity for anglers and boaters.

How to Memorize "scumming"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or machine removing waste from the surface of a body of water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scumming' with 'cleaning' or 'removing waste'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Scumming Saves Swimmers' to remember the meaning of the word.

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