Crossword Genius

Avoids reading things full of rubbish? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

skips

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'avoids' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I can't see how one could define the other.

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for skips that I've seen before include "Large containers for rubbish" , "Waste containers" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app