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teeter–totter

noun tee·ter–tot·ter \ˈtē-tər-ˌtä-tər\

Definition of TEETER-TOTTER

:  seesaw 2b
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First Known Use of TEETER-TOTTER

circa 1905

Rhymes with TEETER-TOTTER

above water, casual water, Derwent Water, heavy water, holy water, in deep water, milk-and-water, mineral water, quinine water, river otter, running water, soda water, toilet water, tonic water, underwater
TEETER-TOTTER Defined for Kids

teeter–totter

noun tee·ter–tot·ter \ˈtē-tər-ˌtä-tər\

Definition of TEETER-TOTTER for Kids

:  1seesaw 1

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