skitter vs twitch
twitch vs skitterskitter is not a noun while twitch is a noun.
skitter and twitch both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| skitter | No | No | Yes | No |
| twitch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
twitch is a hypernym of
skitter; that is, twitch is a
word with a broader meaning than skitter:
- skitter: twitch the hook of a fishing line through or along the surface of water
- twitch: move or pull with a sudden motion
| skitter (noun) | twitch (noun) |
|---|---|
| a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition |
| skitter (verb) | twitch (verb) |
|---|---|
| twitch the hook of a fishing line through or along the surface of water | make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion |
| cause to skip over a surface | squeeze tightly between the fingers |
| to move about or proceed hurriedly | move or pull with a sudden motion |
| glide easily along a surface | toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air |
| move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions |
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