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What is another word for Seesaw? – 118 Seesaw Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    teeter-totter swing pendulum rocker balance equilibrium scale balance beam fulcrum pivot seesawing oscillation fluctuation undulation vibration wobble sway swing set playground equipment balance board tightrope high wire balance pole balance stick teeterboard balance scale weighing scale balance wheel pendulous motion oscillating motion reciprocating motion swinging motion swaying motion

    Meaning of Seesaw

    A device or structure that consists of a long, narrow board or beam that is balanced in the middle and moves up and down when people sit on either end.

    Definitions

    • A long, narrow board or plank, typically balanced in the middle, used for play by two people sitting at opposite ends, who move up and down by pushing with their feet.
    • A situation or process that involves a repeated exchange or fluctuation between two opposite or contrasting states, forces, or tendencies.

    Etymology of Seesaw

    The word "seesaw" originated in the mid-17th century, from the verb "see-saw", which is an imitation of the sound of the movement of the board, with "see" representing the upward motion and "saw" representing the downward motion.

    Example Uses

    • The children loved playing on the seesaw in the playground.
    • The economy is on a seesaw, with periods of growth followed by periods of decline.
    • The politician's popularity is on a seesaw, rising and falling with each new scandal.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stability steadiness balance equilibrium constancy uniformity consistency solidity firmness rigidity fixedness steadiness permanence immobility stagnation inactivity inertia stillness calmness quietness serenity peacefulness

    Related Nouns

    playground equipment swing slide merry-go-round balance beam fulcrum pivot lever balance scale weighing scale balance board teeterboard tightrope high wire balance pole balance stick oscillation vibration fluctuation undulation

    Related Verbs

    swing oscillate vibrate fluctuate undulate wobble sway teeter totter balance pivot rock move shift change alternate reciprocate exchange seesaw

    Related Adjectives

    playful recreational balancing pivoting swinging oscillating vibrating fluctuating undulating wobbling swaying teetering tottering unstable unsteady precarious unpredictable uncertain variable changeable alternating reciprocal