κενεμβατέω

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.