Teeter and Toss

Teeter

Teeter verb - To swing unsteadily back and forth or from side to side.

Toss and teeter are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Toss" instead a verb "Teeter".

Nearby Words: teetered, teetering

Toss

Toss verb - To make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions.
Usage example: the boat tossed to and fro in the heavy seas

Teeter and toss are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Teeter" instead a verb "Toss".

Nearby Words: tossed, tossing
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