Skerry
Skerry is a small rocky island or reef, usually low-lying and barren, that rises above the sea. The term is used in Nordic and British maritime vocabulary and comes from Old Norse sker, meaning a rock or reef.
Formation and characteristics: Skerries are typically the result of coastal erosion, glacial retreat, or the differential
Distribution and use: The term is most common in the North Atlantic and surrounding seas, including Scotland
Terminology: In contrast to islets, skerries are typically rocky outcrops that may be exposed to the elements;