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flagellate::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | flagellate protozoan, flagellated protozoan, mastigophoran, mastigophore |
| Type of | protozoon, protozoan |
| Has types | zooflagellate, zoomastigote, dinoflagellate, costia, genus leishmania, giardia, hypermastigote, leishmania, costia necatrix, polymastigote, trichomonad |
| Derivation | flagellum |
flagellate::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | flagellated, lash-like, whiplike |
Examples of flagellate
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For example, flagellate protozoans of the genus Euglena move towards a light source.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Confiscate the towel and flagellate yourself in the centre circle, whimpering quietly.
From the guardian.co.uk
As far as I know, she doesn't handle snakes or flagellate herself.
From the sacbee.com
Will they be handing out scourges to encourage you to flagellate yourself throughout the tour?
From the guardian.co.uk
In comparison, the number of green algae, blue-green algae and flagellate species is about 10 each.
From the en.wikipedia.org
My flagellate epigone, you understand me without words.
From the newscientist.com
Surely there must be a better way for Congress to self-flagellate without raising constitutional questions.
From the swampland.time.com
It's a neat bit of contortionism, to be able to flagellate yourself and pat yourself on the back at the same time.
From the time.com
The culprits typically accept their guilt and self-flagellate for awhile before ultimately swearing off houseplants forever.
From the newsday.com
- Having or resembling a lash or whip (as does a flagellum)
- A usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals
- Whip; "The religious fanatics flagellated themselves"
- (flagellation) beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation
- (flagellation) whipping: beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
- Flagellates are organisms with one or more whip-like organelles called flagella. Some cells in animals may be flagellate, for instance the spermatozoa of most phyla. Higher plants and fungi do not produce flagellate cells, but the closely related green algae and chytrids do. ...
- Flagellation or flogging is the act of methodically beating or whipping (Latin flagellum, "whip") the human body. Specialised implements for it include rods, switches, the cat o' nine tails and the sjambok. ...
- (Flagellation (erotic)) Erotic spanking is the act of spanking another person for the sexual arousal or gratification of either or both parties. ...
- (The Flagellation) The Flagellation of Christ, sometimes known as Christ at the Column or the Scourging at the Pillar, is a scene from the Passion of Christ very frequently shown in Christian art, in cycles of the Passion or the larger subject of the Life of Christ. ...
