SKITTERING

Verb

skittering

present participle of skitter

Noun

skittering (plural skitterings)

The act of one who skitters.

Anagrams

• Kittingers

Source: Wiktionary


SKITTER

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

Definition: 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.

Skit"ter, v. i.

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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