50 Design Terms Explained Simply For Non-Designers Mary Stribley Getting thrown into the world of graphic design can sometimes feel like learning a new language. Kerning, tracking, warm colors, cool colors, CMYK, RGB, OMG. There are a lot of technical terms thrown around and it can get confusing at the best of times.
Definition of skimmer. 1 : one that skims; specifically : a flat perforated scoop or spoon used for skimming. 2 : any of a small genus (Rynchops) of long-winged marine birds that have the lower mandible longer than the upper. 3 : a usually straw flat-crowned hat with a wide straight brim.
An example of a skiver is a thin slice of leather. An example of a skiver is a tool with a flat blade that runs along sheep skin to make thin slices. a soft, thin leather made from the outer half of split sheepskin and used for bookbindings, hat linings, etc. a person who skives leather. a tool used in skiving leather.