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SKITTER

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Skitter.

How to pronounce skitter:

US

Skitter - as a verb

To move about or proceed hurriedly

Example: "So terrified by the extraordinary ebbing of the sea that they scurried to higher ground"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scamperscurryscuttle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
run
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Glide easily along a surface

Cause to skip over a surface

Example: "Skip a stone across the pond"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
skimskip

Twitch the hook of a fishing line through or along the surface of water

Skitter - as a noun

A skittering movement.

Example: "A skitter of activity. a skitter of gooseflesh."

Often skitters: the condition of suffering from diarrhea; thin excrement.

Example Sentences

"The spider skittered across the floor."
"The leaves skittered along the pavement in the strong wind."
"The mouse skittered away when it saw the cat."
"The skateboard skittered across the rail."
"The pebble skittered across the water before sinking."
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Word Game Points

Is SKITTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, skitter is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SKITTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SKITTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, skitter is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SKITTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SKITTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, skitter is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SKITTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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