Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reptation
noun
/rɛpˈteɪʃən/
Definition
The act of crawling or creeping forward.
Examples
- The snake’s reptation through the tall grass was nearly silent.
- Some insects display reptation when searching for food.
- The larvae use reptation to navigate their environment.
Meaning
Reptation refers to the movement, especially of an animal, that involves crawling or moving along the ground in a slow and often laborious manner.
Synonyms
- crawling
- creeping
- slithering
- gliding
- slumping
