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brachiate

Definition of brachiate

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈbrakɪeɪt/
[no object]
  • (of certain apes) move by using the arms to swing from branch to branch: the gibbons brachiate energetically across their enclosure (as adjective brachiating)a brachiating mode of locomotion

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈbrakɪət, ˈbreɪkɪət/
Biology
  • 1branched, especially having widely spread paired branches on alternate sides.
  • 2having arms.

Derivatives

brachiation

Pronunciation: /-ˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

brachiator

noun

Origin:

mid 18th century (originally in the sense 'having paired branches'): from Latin brachium 'arm' + -ate2

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