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

See also Skim (disambiguation) Skipper (disambiguation)