Brachiate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹækɪət/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Brachiate is an adjective meaning (botany) Having decussate branches.
Meaning
(botany) Having decussate branches.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To move like a brachiator; to swing from branch to branch, advance by brachiation.
Example Sentences
[…] brachiating from handhold to handhold like chimpanzees in a jungle.
Word Forms
- brachiates
- brachiating
- brachiated
Synonyms for brachiate
Depending on context, synonyms include cross-armed, armed, branchy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include branchy, armed, branched, multibranching, bibracteate, multibranched.
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