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flagellates

/fləˈdʒɛl.əts/

/fləˈdʒɛl.eɪts/

Translations

flagellatenoun

flagellates

/fləˈdʒɛl.ət/

/fləˈdʒɛl.eɪt/

The scientist studied the flagellate under the microscope.

Учёный изучал жгутиконосца под микроскопом.

Synonyms

flagellateverb

flagellates

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

Synonyms

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.