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.
Skimmers are often used in conjunction with booms. A skimmer is a device that collects and removes oil from the surface of the water. Skimmers can be towed, self-propelled, moored in river currents, or even used from shore. Many types of skimmers are available for use, depending on the kind of oil spilled and the weather conditions. Weir skimmers work like a dam. Oil flows over a wall and collects on the other side. Oleophilic (oil attracting) skimmers attract oil with belts, disks, or mop chains so you can just squeeze or scrape the oil out of them. Suction skimmers work like your household vacuum cleaner.