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Topic: Animals

brachiate

IPA: /ˈbreɪkiˌeɪt/

KK: /ˈbreɪkiˌeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has arms or arm-like parts, often used in biology to refer to certain animals or plants.

Example: The brachiate structure of the octopus allows it to move gracefully through the water.

intransitive verb

Definition: To move by swinging from one place to another using the arms, similar to how some apes move.

Example: The monkey brachiated from branch to branch in the trees.

brachiating

IPA: //ˈbrækieɪtɪŋ//

KK: /ˈbrækieɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing a movement that involves swinging from one branch to another using the arms, typically seen in some animals like monkeys.

Example: The brachiating monkeys moved gracefully from tree to tree.

verb

Definition: To move by swinging from one arm or limb to another, typically used to describe how some animals, like monkeys, travel through trees.

Example: The monkey was brachiating from branch to branch in the jungle.

brachiation

IPA: //ˈbrækiˌeɪʃən//

KK: /ˈbrækieɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of moving by swinging the arms from one hold to another, often seen in some primates and in certain types of physical exercise.

Example: The monkey used brachiation to move swiftly between the branches of the tree.

brachiator

IPA: /ˈbræk.i.eɪ.tər/

KK: /ˈbræk.i.eɪ.tər/

noun

Definition: A type of animal that moves by swinging its arms from branch to branch in trees.

Example: The gibbon is a well-known brachiator, using its long arms to travel through the forest canopy.

brachiosaur

IPA: //ˌbræk.i.oʊˈsɔːr//

KK: /ˈbrækɪoʊsɔr/

noun

Definition: A type of large, plant-eating dinosaur that lived during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, known for its long neck and longer front legs compared to its back legs.

Example: The brachiosaur was one of the tallest dinosaurs, reaching heights that allowed it to eat leaves from the tops of trees.

brachycephalic

IPA: //ˌbræk.i.səˈfæl.ɪk//

KK: /brækɪsəˈfælik/

adjective

Definition: This term describes animals or people who have a head that is shorter and wider than average, typically measured by a specific index.

Example: The bulldog is a brachycephalic breed known for its distinctive short and broad head.

brachypterous

IPA: /brækˈɪptərəs/

KK: /brækˈɪptərəs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to organisms, especially insects, that have very short or underdeveloped wings.

Example: The brachypterous species of beetles are unable to fly due to their tiny wings.

braconid

IPA: /ˈbrækənɪd/

KK: /ˈbrækənɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of wasp that belongs to the family Braconidae, known for its larvae that live as parasites on other insects.

Example: The braconid wasp is important for controlling pest populations in agriculture.

bradoon

IPA: /brəˈduːn/

KK: /brəˈdun/

noun

Definition: A type of horse bit that has small rings and is typically used with a curb bit in a double bridle.

Example: The rider chose a bradoon for better control of the horse during the competition.

brambling

IPA: /ˈbræm.lɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbræm.lɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A type of small bird found in northern Eurasia, known for its colorful feathers that include black, white, and rust-brown.

Example: During the winter, bramblings can often be seen feeding in flocks in the fields.

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