| 释义 |
skit·ter
I. \ˈskid.ə(r), -itə-\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: probably freq. of skite (I)
intransitive verb
1. : to pass or glide lightly or hurriedly: as
a. : to skip along a surface
< skittering across the ice on belly or back — S.H.Adams >
b. : to skim along or scamper with bobbing motions : scurry, skip
< watch a rabbit skitter off into the woods — Grace Metalious >
2. : to draw the hook of a fishing line through or along the surface of water with a twitching or quivering motion
transitive verb
: to cause to skitter
< skitter stones across the pond >
specifically : to impart a twitching motion to (a fishhook) when drawing through or along the surface of the water
II. noun
(-s)
1. : a light gliding or bobbing motion : scurrying, scamper
2. : a sound of skittering : rustle |