locomotion
noun/ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/
Frequency rank: #14,632 most common English word
Meaning
the ability to move from one place to another; the act or power of moving.
Example sentence
The scientists studied the locomotion of crabs to understand how they move sideways so efficiently.
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