flagellate

• Se dit de ce qui possède ou concerne un flagelle (organite en forme de fouet), ou, comme verbe, signifie fouetter ou battre à coups de fouet.

Describes something that has or is related to a flagellum (a whip-like appendage), or, as a verb, to whip or flog.

1. Having a flagellumC2formalscientific

   Having or resembling a whip-like appendage (flagellum), especially referring to certain microorganisms or cell structures.

   Flagellé

   • Flagellate bacteria propel themselves using their whip-like tails.
   • Under the microscope, the flagellate cells were clearly visible.
   • Some protozoa are flagellate organisms that move through liquid environments.
   • The flagellate structure of the sperm cell allows it to swim.

   Synonymesflagellated

• Nom désignant un protiste généralement mobile grâce à un ou plusieurs flagelles, souvent non photosynthétique et vivant en liberté; certains sont des agents pathogènes pour l'homme et d'autres animaux.

A noun referring to a usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals.

1. Protozoan with flagellaC1formalscientific

   A usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan that possesses one or more whiplike appendages called flagella, used for movement and feeding; some species are pathogens of humans and other animals.

   Flagellé (protozoaire)

   • The biologist studied the movement of a flagellate under the microscope.
   • Certain flagellates can cause diseases like giardiasis in humans.
   • Many flagellates inhabit freshwater environments and feed on bacteria.

   Synonymesmastigophoranmastigophore

• Verbe signifiant fouetter ou flageller, souvent comme punition ou pénitence religieuse.

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.

   Flageller

   • 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.

   Synonymesbirchcanefloglashscourgethrashwhip

   Antonymescaresscomfortpraisereward