Definition

A board that is balanced on a support, where one end goes up when someone jumps on the other end, often used in acrobatics or as a playground equipment.

Example

The acrobat performed a stunning flip after being launched from the teeterboard.

Conversation

Have you ever tried jumping on a teeterboard?

No, I haven’t, but it sounds like so much fun!

It really is! You get such a rush when you’re tossed into the air.

I bet! We should find a place that has one and try it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Teeterboard is formed from "teeter" (from Middle English *titeren*, meaning to sway or wobble) and "board" (from Old English *bord*, meaning a flat piece of wood). The word describes a flat board that sways or wobbles, typically used in acrobatics or gymnastics.

Memory Tip

Imagine a flat piece of wood ('board') that 'wobbles' ('teeter') when someone stands on it — that's what a teeterboard is.

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