to and fros

A form of to and fro — Back and forth; with a reciprocating motion.

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Meanings

noun

alternative to-and-fros

  1. pluralplural of to and fro

    ... to and fros, up and downs of so many ...

    1966, Andrew Marvell, The complete works of Andrew Marvell, page 217
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    The explosions, the red glow above the rooftops, the to and fros and the running crowds in the novel can be seen...

    2007, Shiva Rahbaran, The Paradox of Freedom: A Study of Nicholas Mosley's Intellectual, page 164
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