The word "skimcoulter" is a Scottish term used to describe a plowshare. It is pronounced /skɪmˈkʌltər/ with the stress on the first syllable. The "skim" part is pronounced as "skim" and refers to the plowshare skimming over the soil. The "coulter" part is pronounced as "kʌltər" and refers to the blade of the plow that cuts through the soil. While the spelling of the word may seem unusual, it is a unique term that has been used in Scottish farming for centuries.