teeter-totter
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See also: teetertotter
Alternative forms
Etymology
Either from teeter + totter, or from a reduplication of either element.
Pronunciation
Noun
teeter-totter (plural teeter-totters)
- (Canada, US, often childish) A seesaw; a piece of playground equipment consisting of a long board with seats at either end, with a pivot point in the center.
- (Northeastern US, Atlantic Canada, often childish) A type of glider swing; a piece of playground equipment consisting of a tandem swing attached to a swingset, with two riders facing each other.
Translations
seesaw
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Verb
teeter-totter (third-person singular simple present teeter-totters, present participle teeter-tottering, simple past and past participle teeter-tottered)
- (Canada, US, intransitive) To ride a seesaw.
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