Definition of Skitter

1. Verb. To move about or proceed hurriedly. "So terrified by the extraordinary ebbing of the sea that they scurried to higher ground"

Exact synonyms: Scamper, Scurry, Scuttle
Specialized synonyms: Crab
Generic synonyms: Run
Derivative terms: Scamper, Scurry

2. Verb. Glide easily along a surface.
Generic synonyms: Glide

3. Verb. Cause to skip over a surface. "Skip a stone across the pond"
Exact synonyms: Skim, Skip
Generic synonyms: Throw

4. Verb. Twitch the hook of a fishing line through or along the surface of water.
Generic synonyms: Twitch

Definition of Skitter

1. v. t. To move or pass (something) over a surface quickly so that it touches only at intervals; to skip.

2. v. i. To pass or glide lightly or with quick touches at intervals; to skip; to skim.

Definition of Skitter

1. to move lightly or rapidly along a surface [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Skitter

skirting(a)
skirtings
skirting board
skirtless
skirtlike
skirts
skirt chaser
skirt of tasses
skis
skit
skite
skited
skites
skiting
skits
skitter (current term)
skittered
skitterier
skitteriest
skittering
skitters
skittery
skittish
skittishly
skittishness
skittishnesses
skittle
skittle
skittle-dog
skittled

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