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Another word for teeter

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Verb

  1. To walk unsteadily

    See also:

    move

  2. To move back and forth or from side to side, as if about to fall

    See also:

    repetition

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Another word for teeter

Verb
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Sentence Examples

  • Taran saw the two struggling figures teeter dangerously close to the edge of a pit.

  • Ducks and geese frequent it in the spring and fall, the white-bellied swallows (Hirundo bicolor) skim over it, and the peetweets (Totanus macularius) "teeter" along its stony shores all summer.

  • A rhinestone camo purse may teeter on the glamorous side, but unless it's completely covered in gleaming stones or employs the camouflage pattern very discreetly, chances are it won't pass muster at a truly dressy function.

  • However I cannot find a plank that can be used for the Teeter in any of the neighboring stores.

  • Where can I find a plank, and do you have any building plans for an agility teeter?

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