flagellate

UK
/flædʒ.ə.leɪt/
US
/flædʒ.ə.leɪt/
flagellatenoun
flagellates
pl
UK
/fləˈdʒɛl.ət/
US
/fləˈdʒɛl.eɪt/
Translations
The scientist studied the flagellate under the microscope.
Учёный изучал жгутиконосца под микроскопом.
Definitions
A single-celled organism with one or more whip-like appendages called flagella, used for movement.
The scientist observed the flagellate under the microscope, noting its rapid movement through the water.
flagellateverb
flagellated
Past Simple
flagellated
Past Participle
flagellating
Gerund
Translations
The monk would flagellate himself as a form of penance.
Монах бичевал себя в качестве покаяния.
Additional translations
Definitions
To whip or scourge as a form of punishment or religious discipline.
In the medieval period, some monks would flagellate themselves as a form of penance.
flagellateadjective
more flagellate
Comp.
most flagellate
Super.
UK
/flædʒ.ə.leɪt/
US
/flædʒ.ə.leɪt/
Translations
The flagellate organism moved swiftly through the water.
Жгутиковый организм быстро двигался через воду.
Definitions
Having a whip-like appendage or structure.
The flagellate organism moved swiftly through the water, propelled by its whip-like tail.
Flagellatanoun

flagellate

Flagellata
pl
Translations
Flagellata are a group of protozoans characterized by the presence of flagella.
Жгутиковые — это группа простейших, характеризующихся наличием жгутиков.
Definitions
A group of protozoans that possess one or more flagella, which are whip-like appendages used for movement.
The Flagellata are known for their unique mode of locomotion using flagella.
Synonyms
flagellated protozoan
flagellated organism