FLAGELLUM Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word flagellum. (close relations)
Definition of FLAGELLUM
flagellating
Best Alternative Words for FLAGELLUM
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cilium | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms • any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids | ||||||||
scourge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a whip used to inflict punishment • something causing misery or death • a person who inspires fear or dread verb • punish severely; excoriate • whip • cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly | ||||||||
whip | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping • a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline • a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit • (golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club • a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object verb • beat severely with a whip or rod • defeat thoroughly • thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash • strike as if by whipping • whip with or as if with a wire whisk • subject to harsh criticism |