skitter

Example Sentences

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Siphonophores -- largely translucent creatures in fanciful shapes resembling toddlers' drawings -- glowed as they drifted by, and silver, fingernail-sized fish skittered out of the sub's wake.

From Barron's

He skittered down and waited for Miel to get his stuff together.

From Literature

Pushing our chairs back, we both grabbed our bonnets, blathered something to Mrs. Drysdale about getting some fresh air, and skittered out the back door.

From Literature

At first, “Dust Bunny” feels a little light, the story skittering across its densely designed surface, with very little dialogue in the first half.

From Los Angeles Times

As Miss Mortimer left her standing there alone, Penelope’s heart skittered like a bird’s.

From Literature