brachiation
/ˌbreɪkiˈeɪʃən/
noun
- A way of moving by swinging from one handhold to another, using the arms, as some monkeys and apes do.
- The zoo's new exhibit shows how orangutans use brachiation to travel.
- Learning about brachiation helps scientists understand how early humans might have moved.
- Gibbons are known for their incredible brachiation through the treetops.
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