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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.
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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.
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Seesaw See"saw`, v. t. To cause to move backward and forward in seesaw fashion. He seesaws himself to and fro. --Ld. Lytton.
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Seesaw See"saw`, a. Moving up and down, or to and fro; having a reciprocating motion.
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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.

Meaning of Seesaw from wikipedia

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