English

Etymology 1
From Latin brachiatus, from brachium �arm, branch�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�brækɪ�t/

Adjective
en-adj

1. Having decussate branches.

Etymology 2
Back-formation from brachiator.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�brækɪeɪt/

Verb
en-verb|brachiat|ing

1. intransitive To move like a brachiator; to swing from branch to branch, advance by brachiation.

#:...brachiating from handhold to handhold like chimpanzees in a jungle.

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• 2007-05-31 06:56 - AutoFormat - header in ety sect Verb to L4, -''(intransitive)'' +{{intransitive}}

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