brachiation

/bræʃɪˈeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of moving through the air by swinging from one branch or beam to another, typically by primates such as monkeys and apes.

“The zoo visitor watched in awe as the agile monkey demonstrated its impressive brachiation through the trees.”

Synonyms

  • arborial locomotion
  • brachial movement

Antonyms

  • terrestrial locomotion