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
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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
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