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noun
In protists, a long, whiplike membrane-enclosed organelle used for locomotion or feeding.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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noun
In bacteria, a long, whiplike proteinaceous appendage, used for locomotion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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noun
A whip.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: formal
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noun
a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: process, outgrowth, appendage
noun
a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: scourge
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: whip
History
From Latin flagellum (“whip”), diminutive of flagrum.
Across languages
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