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flagellate

UK
/flædʒ.ə.leɪt/
US
/flædʒ.ə.leɪt/

Translations

flagellatenoun
flagellates
pl
UK
/fləˈdʒɛl.ət/
US
/fləˈdʒɛl.eɪt/
The scientist studied the flagellate under the microscope.
Учёный изучал жгутиконосца под микроскопом.
Synonyms
self-flagellant
whipper
scourger
flogger
flagellant
flagellateverb
flagellated
Past Simple
flagellated
Past Participle
flagellating
Gerund
The monk would flagellate himself as a form of penance.
Монах бичевал себя в качестве покаяния.
Additional translations
хлестать
Synonyms
beat
scourge
thrash
lash
whip
flagellateadjective
more flagellate
Comp.
most flagellate
Super.
UK
/flædʒ.ə.leɪt/
US
/flædʒ.ə.leɪt/
The flagellate organism moved swiftly through the water.
Жгутиковый организм быстро двигался через воду.
Synonyms
flagellated
whip-like
flagelliform
Flagellatanoun

flagellate

Flagellata
pl
Flagellata are a group of protozoans characterized by the presence of flagella.
Жгутиковые — это группа простейших, характеризующихся наличием жгутиков.
Synonyms
flagellates
mastigophoran
zooflagellate
flagellated protozoan
flagellated organism
flagellate

Definitions

flagellatenoun
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
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
Having a whip-like appendage or structure.
The flagellate organism moved swiftly through the water, propelled by its whip-like tail.
Flagellatanoun
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.
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