skitter
[ skit-er ]
/ ˈskɪt ər /
verb (used without object)
to go, run, or glide lightly or rapidly.
to skim along a surface.
Angling.
to draw a lure or a baited hook over the water with a skipping motion.
verb (used with object)
to cause to skitter.
Words nearby skitter
skirting board,
skirtings,
skit,
skitch,
skite,
skitter,
skittery,
skittish,
skittle,
skittle out,
skive
Example sentences from the Web for skitter
British Dictionary definitions for skitter
skitter
/ (ˈskɪtə) /
verb
(intr often foll by off)
to move or run rapidly or lightly; scamper
to skim or cause to skim lightly and rapidly, as across the surface of water
(intr) angling
to draw a bait lightly over the surface of water
Word Origin for skitter
C19: probably from dialect
skite to dash about; related to Old Norse
skjōta to
shoot