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brachiation

/brəˌsɪˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does brachiation mean?

noun

The act of moving from tree to tree by swinging from branch to branch, or the movement of a primate in this way. In primatology, brachiation is a form of locomotion used by some primates, such as gibbons and spider monkeys.

Example

"The agile primate swung effortlessly through the forest canopy, using brachiation to traverse the distance between the trees."

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