skitter

To move rapidly along a surface, usually with frequent light contacts or changes of direction; skip or glide quickly.

To fish by drawing a lure or baited hook over the surface of the water with a skipping movement.

To cause to skitter.

To skim; pass over lightly.

In angling, to draw a baited hook or a spoon-hook along the surface of water by means of a rod and line: as, to skitter for pickerel.

The act of skittering, or gliding or skimming over with a light touch.

To move or pass (something) over a surface quickly so that it touches only at intervals; to skip.

To pass or glide lightly or with quick touches at intervals; to skip; to skim.

to move hurriedly or as by twitching or bouncing

to make a skittering noise