Difference between Teeter-totter and Teeter

What is the difference between Teeter-totter and Teeter?

Teeter-totter as a noun is a seesaw; a piece of playground equipment consisting of a long board with seats at either end, with a pivot point in the center. while Teeter as a verb is to tilt back-and-forth on an edge

We hope you now know whether to use Teeter-totter or Teeter in your sentence.