Seesaw a "teeter-totter". According to linguist Peter Trudgill, the term originates from the Nordic language word "tittermatorter". A "teeter-totter" may also refer to a two-person swing on a swing seat, on which two children sit facing each other and the teeter-totter swings back and forth in a pendulum motion. Both "teeter-totter" (from "teeter", as in "to teeter on the edge") and "seesaw" (from the verb "saw") demonstrate the linguistic process called reduplication, where a word or syllable is doubled, often with a different vowel. Reduplication is typical of words that indicate repeated activity, such as riding up and down on a
Pontiff Playground largest crowds were standing room only against Kenner High School in 1952 and against Behrman High School in 1954. The playground offers multiple softball fields for team and recreational use. Tennis is played at the Pontiff Playground tennis courts. A running track used for track and field meets is located in the playground. The playground contains six baseball diamonds, two football fields, one track, two tennis courts, and a gymnasium. In addition to these sports facilities a spray fountain, meditation labyrinth, meeting center, picnic shelters, playground equipment, dog park and bird sanctuary are located in the facility. Development of Metairie