skitter vs throw

throw vs skitter

skitter is not a noun while throw is a noun.

skitter and throw both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
skitter	No	No	Yes	No
throw	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, throw is a hypernym of skitter; that is, throw is a word with a broader meaning than skitter:

skitter: cause to skip over a surface
throw: propel through the air

skitter (noun)	throw (noun)
	the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
	casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
	bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
	the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
	a single chance or instance

skitter (verb)	throw (verb)
twitch the hook of a fishing line through or along the surface of water	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
cause to skip over a surface	convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
to move about or proceed hurriedly	utter with force; utter vehemently
glide easily along a surface	propel through the air
	cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
	place or put with great energy
	cause to fall off
	to remove
	throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
	make on a potter's wheel
	put or send forth
	organize or be responsible for
	cause to be confused emotionally
	move violently, energetically, or carelessly
	to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

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