When finishing a new wall, it's useful to apply a texture to the wall before painting (it hides some of the flaws). These textures can be applied in different ways. One approach is to use slightly-thinned joint compound, rolling or spraying it onto the wall, then gliding over it lightly with a flat trowel or wide (e.g., 10-inch) drywall knife. Referencing the way the tool is used, what is this kind of texture called?
Skip-Trowel Texture (Mud Trowel Texture, Skip Trowel Knockdown, Skim Coat Texture) (edited at 9:46 am, April 13, 2016 (MST))
Original Answer: Skip-Trowel Texture (Mud Trowel Texture, Skip Trowel Knockdown)