Definitions for: Seesaw


[n] a plaything that is ridden up and down by children at either end
[v] move unsteadily, with a rocking motion
[v] move up and down as if on a seesaw
[v] ride on a plank



Webster (1913) Definition: See"saw`, n. [Probably a reduplication of saw, to
express the alternate motion to and fro, as in the act of
sawing.]
1. A play among children in which they are seated upon the
opposite ends of a plank which is balanced in the middle,
and move alternately up and down.

2. A plank or board adjusted for this play.

3. A vibratory or reciprocating motion.

He has been arguing in a circle; there is thus a
seesaw between the hypothesis and fact. --Sir W.
Hamilton.

4. (Whist.) Same as Crossruff.


See"saw`, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Seesawad; p. pr. & vb.
n. Seesawing.]
To move with a reciprocating motion; to move backward and
forward, or upward and downward.


See"saw`, v. t.
To cause to move backward and forward in seesaw fashion.

He seesaws himself to and fro. --Ld. Lytton.


See"saw`, a.
Moving up and down, or to and fro; having a reciprocating
motion.

Synonyms: teeter, teeterboard, teeter-totter, totter

See Also: move, play, playground, plaything, toy

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