verb Skitter v. t. 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."
Skitter v. i. 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."
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