κενεμβᾰτ-έω,
A. step on emptiness, Plu. Flam. 10 ;step into a hole, Gal. 18(2).887 , Luc. Gall. 26 .
2. Medic., of a lancet, catheter, etc.,reach a cavity, Orib. 44.11.3 , Gal. 14.786 , Paul.Aeg. 6.59 .
II. metaph.,lack solid foundation,κενεμβατοῦν καὶ σφαλλόμενον, of Alexander's Empire, Plu. 2.336f ; κενεμβατοῦμεν ταῦτα λέγοντες
Dam. Pr. 4
, cf. Plot. 3.9.2 .
2. lead a frivolous life, Men.Prot. p.2
D.