teeter-totter

/ˌtidər ˈtɑdər/
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Definitions of teeter-totter
  1. noun
    a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum; the board is ridden up and down by children at either end
    synonyms: dandle board, seesaw, teeter, teeterboard, teetertotter, tilting board
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    type of:
    plaything, toy
    an artifact designed to be played with
  2. verb
    ride on a plank
    synonyms: seesaw, teetertotter
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    type of:
    play
    participate in games or sport
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