Skitter — Defs

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

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To move or pass (something) over a surface quickly so that it touches only at intervals; to skip.
“The angler, standing in the bow, 'skitters' or skips the spoon over the surface.” — James A. Henshall.

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

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To pass or glide lightly or with quick touches at intervals; to skip; to skim.
“Some kinds of ducks in lighting strike the water with their tails first, and skitter along the surface for a feet before settling down.” — T. Roosevelt.