WordNet sense 1 (the best people or things in a group):

pick

WordNet sense 2 (toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin):

emollient, ointment

WordNet sense 3 (beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight):

bat, clobber, drub, lick, thrash

WordNet sense 4 (remove from the surface):

skim, cream off, skim off