Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

brachiate

verb

ˈbrā-kē-ˌāt

Definition

To move by swinging or using the arms; in zoology, it refers to the way certain animals, particularly some primates, move through trees or branches.

Examples

The gibbons are known to brachiate gracefully from branch to branch in their forest home.
As the monkey brachiated through the trees, it demonstrated remarkable agility and strength.

Meaning

The act of swinging from one branch to another using the arms. This term is often used in a biological context when discussing the locomotion of tree-dwelling animals.