Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seesaw
noun / verb
/ˈsiːsɔː/
Definition
A seesaw is a long piece of wood or metal that is balanced in the middle so that it can move up and down. It is commonly found in playgrounds.
Examples
- The children enjoyed playing on the seesaw at the park.
- In the game, the stock prices seemed to seesaw between profits and losses.
Meaning
The word seesaw can refer to both the physical playground equipment and the action of moving back and forth or up and down.
Synonyms
- teeter-totter
- tilt
- oscillate
