Associations to the word «Brachiate»

Wiktionary

BRACHIATE, adjective. Having decussate branches.
BRACHIATE, verb. (intransitive) To move like a brachiator; to swing from branch to branch, advance by brachiation.

Dictionary definition

BRACHIATE, verb. Swing from one hold to the next; "the monkeys brachiate".
BRACHIATE, adjective. Having widely spreading paired branches; "maples are brachiate".
BRACHIATE, adjective. Having arms or armlike appendages.

Wise words

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