What is "skittled"

Usage examples of "skittled".

Sir Edward had promised to keep him informed, and did so through Jade, who skittled up and down the stairs every half an hour, eyes round with terror and suffering.

The baby Kiint’s legs were getting all twisted round as she skittled hurriedly out of the way.

When maggots dropped into her hair and cockroaches skittled over her boots and up her pants legs, she covered her mouth to keep from screaming.

Here goes, I thought, and like a flash I skittled out from under the table and made for the wall.

He raved about the tiny deck, lashing out with ham-sized fists while his Askari skittled around him trying to keep out of range.

The rest of her crew were skittled down the deck to slam into the masts and bulwarks.