teetertotter

or tee·ter-tot·ter

[ tee-ter-tot-er ]

noun
  1. a seesaw.

verb (used without object)
  1. to ride a seesaw.

Origin of teetertotter

1
Gradational formation based on totter

regional variation note For teetertotter

1. See seesaw.

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How to use teetertotter in a sentence

  • Saw out two boys and the teeter-totter board (B, Fig. 13), cutting out the center opening accurately.

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