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Definition of SeeSaw
Seesaw Seesaw 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.
Seesaw Seesaw 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.
Seesaw Seesaw See"saw`, v. t.
To cause to move backward and forward in seesaw fashion.
He seesaws himself to and fro. --Ld. Lytton.
Seesaw Seesaw See"saw`, a.
Moving up and down, or to and fro; having a reciprocating
motion.
seesaw Crossruff Cross"ruff` (-r?f`), n. (Whist)
The play in whist where partners trump each a different suit,
and lead to each other for that purpose; -- called also
seesaw.
