seesaw
7 synonyms for seesaw, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A playground plank balanced in the middle so that a person on one end goes up as the person on the other goes down.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A playground plank balanced in the middle so that a person on one end goes up as the person on the other goes down.
“The kids took turns on the seesaw in the park.”
How to use seesaw
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
seesaw between
a seesaw battle
ride the seesaw
Etymology
Likely an imitative, repeated word mimicking rhythmic back-and-forth motion, in the same family as "teeter-totter" and "zigzag"; possibly also influenced by the verbs "see" and "saw."
Full origin of seesaw →Frequently asked questions
What does “seesaw” mean?
The word “seesaw” means a playground plank balanced in the middle so that a person on one end goes up as the person on the other goes down. In plain terms, either the playground plank toy, or any pattern that keeps swinging back and forth instead of settling.
How do you pronounce “seesaw”?
“Seesaw” is pronounced SEE-saw (/ˈsi.sɔ/ in IPA).
How do you use “seesaw” in a sentence?
Here is “seesaw” used in a sentence: “The kids took turns on the seesaw in the park.”
What part of speech is “seesaw”?
Depending on how it is used, “seesaw” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “seesaw” have?
“Seesaw” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a playground plank balanced in the middle so that a person on one end goes up as the person on the other goes down.
