Skimring

Skimring is a term that can refer to several different activities. In the context of sailing, skimboarding, also spelled skimboarding, is a board sport where a rider glides across the surface of shallow water, typically on a beach or a flat, wet surface. Skimboards are typically thin and do not have fins, requiring the rider to use momentum to get going and to balance. The rider throws the board onto a thin sheet of water, jumps onto it, and then uses their weight to steer and glide.

Another common usage of "skimring" or "skimming" relates to the removal of the top layer of something. For example, in cooking, skimming can refer to removing the fat that rises to the surface of a stock or soup. This is often done with a spoon or a specialized skimming ladle. In environmental contexts, skimming might refer to the removal of oil or debris from the surface of water bodies, such as during an oil spill cleanup. The specific method and equipment used depend on the substance being skimmed and the scale of the operation. It is important to distinguish between these different meanings based on the context in which the word is used.