flagellated

• Veraltetes Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung 'mit einer Geißel versehen' oder 'eine Geißel tragend' (Geißel = peitschenförmiges Organ); wird heute außerhalb historischer oder biologischer Zusammenhänge selten verwendet.

An obsolete adjective meaning having or bearing a flagellum (a whip-like appendage); now rarely used outside of historical or biological contexts.

1. Having a flagellumC1formalscientific

   Possessing or resembling a whip-like appendage, such as a flagellum, used for movement or sensation.

   Mit Geißel versehen

   • The flagellated cells of the algae propel themselves through water.
   • Certain protozoa are flagellated, using their whip-like structures to move.
   • The scientist examined the flagellated bacteria under the microscope.

   Synonymeflagellate

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden mit einer Peitsche oder Rute zu schlagen, oft als Strafe oder aus religiöser Buße. Auch im übertragenen Sinn: heftig kritisieren.

A verb meaning to whip or flog, often as a form of punishment or religious penance.

1. Whip or flogC1formal

   To beat or whip someone or something, often as a form of punishment or religious penance.

   Auspeitschen oder geißeln

   • The monk would flagellate himself as an act of penance.
   • In ancient times, prisoners were sometimes flagellated in public.
   • The cult leader ordered his followers to flagellate the heretic.

   Synonymebirchcanefloglashscourgethrashwhip

   Antonymecaresscomfortpraisereward