flagellates

UK
/fləˈdʒɛl.əts/
US
/fləˈdʒɛl.eɪts/
flagellatenoun

flagellates

pl

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

flagellates

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