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(dated) Pertaining to something or someone moving forward and back to the same position.

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to and fro

Source Word

to and fro

Adjective

dated not-comparable

(dated) Pertaining to something or someone moving forward and back to the same position.

Japanese Meaning

ある一点を中心に、前後に行ったり来たりする様子を表す（古い表現） / 往復して前後に動くことを意味する

The carriage's to and fro sway jolted the passengers on the rutted road.

馬車の前後への揺れがでこぼこ道で乗客を揺り動かした。

Sense（1）

(dated) Pertaining to something or someone moving forward and back to the same position.

The next day he had more power of moving his limbs, and the to and fro sound was thought to be a little less distinct.