intransitive verb.
To form or become covered with cream; to become thick like cream; to assume the appearance of cream; hence, to grow stiff or formal; to mantle.
transitive verb.
To skim, or take off by skimming, as cream.
transitive verb.
To take off the best or choicest part of.
transitive verb.
To furnish with, or as with, cream.
transitive verb.
to rub, stir, or beat, butter till it is of a light creamy consistency.
noun.
The rich, oily, and yellowish part of milk, which, when the milk stands unagitated, rises, and collects on the surface. It is the part of milk from which butter is obtained.
noun.
The part of any liquor that rises, and collects on the surface.
noun.
A delicacy of several kinds prepared for the table from cream, etc., or so as to resemble cream.
noun.
A cosmetic; a creamlike medicinal preparation.
noun.
The best or choicest part of a thing; the quintessence.
noun.
a preparation of gelatin, cream, sugar, and eggs, whipped; -- to be eaten cold.
noun.
an ointment made of white wax, almond oil, rose water, and borax, and used as a salve for the hands and lips.