Meaning of the word skimmer in English

What does skimmer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

skimmer

US /ˈskɪm.ɚ/
UK /ˈskɪm.ər/

Noun

a piece of equipment that records someone's credit card or bank account details so that their bank account can be used illegally:

Example:
They used a card skimmer at an ATM to clone account details.