Seesaw

Pronunciation: /ˈsiˌsɔ/

Definitions of seesaw

noun a long plank balanced in the middle on a stationary support, allowing one end to go up as the other goes down, used as a plaything by children in playgrounds.

Example Sentences

A1 The children played on the seesaw at the park.

A2 The seesaw in the playground was broken and needed to be fixed.

B1 The seesaw was a popular attraction at the school's carnival.

B2 The seesaw was made of sturdy metal and could hold several children at once.

C1 The engineering design of the seesaw allowed for smooth and safe movement.

C2 The seesaw was a classic playground equipment that brought back nostalgic memories for the adults.

verb to move up and down or back and forth on a seesaw.

Example Sentences

A1 The children see saw in the playground.

A2 She seesaws back and forth on the swing.

B1 The team seesawed between victory and defeat throughout the season.

B2 The stock market seesawed in response to the economic news.

C1 The political situation seesawed as different parties gained and lost power.

C2 The negotiations seesawed as both sides struggled to reach a compromise.

Examples of seesaw in a Sentence

formal The children played on the seesaw in the park.

informal Let's go on the seesaw, it'll be fun!

slang Hey, wanna hop on the teeter-totter with me?

figurative Their relationship was like a seesaw, constantly shifting up and down.

Grammatical Forms of seesaw

• past tense: seesawed
• plural: seesaws
• comparative: more seesaw
• superlative: most seesaw
• present tense: seesaws
• future tense: will seesaw
• perfect tense: have seesawed
• continuous tense: is seesawing
• singular: seesaw
• positive degree: seesaw
• infinitive: seesaw
• gerund: seesawing
• participle: seesawed

Origin and Evolution of seesaw

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'seesaw' is believed to have originated from the combination of the words 'see' and 'saw', referring to the back-and-forth motion resembling the action of a saw cutting wood.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'seesaw' has become the commonly used name for the playground equipment that moves up and down when two people sit on opposite ends. The word has also been used metaphorically to describe situations or relationships that have a fluctuating or unbalanced nature.