teeter-totters

[US]/[ˈtiːtəˌtɒtə]/
[UK]/[ˈtiːtərˌtɒtər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Uma gangorra; uma plataforma inclinável na qual uma criança pode subir e descer.
v. Manter-se em equilíbrio precário; balançar instavelmente; (de uma pessoa) estar em estado de incerteza ou oscilação.

Phrases & Collocations

teeter-totters up

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teeter-tottering child

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teeter-totters down

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old teeter-totter

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two teeter-totters

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teeter-totter fun

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kids teeter-totter

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broken teeter-totter

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see teeter-totters

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fix teeter-totter

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Example Sentences

the children loved playing on the teeter-totters at the park.

As crianças adoravam brincar nas gangorbas no parque.

we built a simple teeter-totter out of wood in our backyard.

Nós construímos uma gangorba simples de madeira no nosso quintal.

the old teeter-totter was rusty but still fun to use.

A antiga gangorba estava enferrujada, mas ainda era divertido usá-la.

she carefully balanced on the teeter-totter with her friend.

Ela equilibrou-se cuidadosamente na gangorba com sua amiga.

the teeter-totter swayed back and forth with each movement.

A gangorba balançava para frente e para trás com cada movimento.

he pushed his sister on the teeter-totter, making her laugh.

Ele empurrou sua irmã na gangorba, fazendo-a rir.

the playground had several brightly colored teeter-totters.

O playground tinha várias gangorbas coloridas.

they argued over who would go higher on the teeter-totter.

Eles discutiram sobre quem iria mais alto na gangorba.

the teeter-totter provided hours of entertainment for the kids.

A gangorba proporcionou horas de entretenimento para as crianças.

my brother and i used to spend afternoons playing on the teeter-totter.

Meu irmão e eu costumávamos passar tardes brincando na gangorba.

the squeaking sound of the teeter-totter was a familiar sound in the park.

O som chiante da gangorba era um som familiar no parque.

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