Category:Skitter

Skit"ter, v. t. [cf. Skit, v. t.]

Defn: 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.

Skitter Skit"ter, v. i.

Defn: 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.