skimmer

skimmer n any small flat stone, which is held by resting on the thumb and middle finger, with the index finger curled around it. They are thrown out over a body of water so that when it lands, it does so on a flat side and skips up off the water surface and is again airborne. Then hopefully it will...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1970
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/50558
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Summary:skimmer n any small flat stone, which is held by resting on the thumb and middle finger, with the index finger curled around it. They are thrown out over a body of water so that when it lands, it does so on a flat side and skips up off the water surface and is again airborne. Then hopefully it will repeat the performance again and as often as possible. DNE-cit JH 1/70 Used I Used I Used I SKIM