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.
Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  skim(noun) a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid. 2  skim, skimming(adj) reading or glancing through quickly. 3  skim, skimmed(verb) used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed. 4  plane, skim(verb) travel on the surface of water.