1. plural of brachiation; the act of swinging from branch to branch using the arms, as performed by certain primates such as gibbons and apes.
Usage: commonly used in zoology and primatology; also used in fitness and gymnastics contexts to describe arm-swinging movement patterns

Examples

• Gibbons are known for their rapid brachiations through the forest canopy.
• The zoo's primate exhibit showcases the impressive brachiations of the orangutans.
• Researchers studied the brachiations of different ape species to understand their evolutionary adaptations.
• Children on the monkey bars practice brachiations similar to those of wild primates.
• The biomechanics of brachiations in gibbons allow them to move with remarkable speed and agility.