Skimmer

Skimmer may refer to:

Animals

 * Skimmer (bird), a common name for birds in the genus Rynchops
 * Skimmer (dragonfly), a common name for dragonflies in the family Libellulidae
 * Water strider or skimmer, a common name for insects in the family Gerridae
 * Atlantic surf clam or skimmer, a species of mollusc

Other uses

 * Skimmer (device), for getting data from a credit card for later fraudulent use
 * Skimmer (machine), for removing oil from a water surface
 * Skimmer (spa), for removing oil from spa and swimming pools water surface
 * Protein skimmer or foam fractionator, a device used mostly in saltwater aquaria
 * Skimmer (dinghy), an American sailboat design from 1933
 * A type of hovercar in the Star Trek and other science fiction series
 * Skimmer (hat)
 * Skimmer (reader), in speed reading
 * Skimmer (utensil), a flat, sieve-like scoop or spoon