Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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flagellum | Yes | No | No | No |
whip | Yes | No | Yes | No |
flagellum (noun) | whip (noun) |
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a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa) | a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object |
a whip used to inflict punishment | an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping |
(golf) the flexibility of the shaft of a golf club | |
a dessert made of sugar and stiffly beaten egg whites or cream and usually flavored with fruit | |
a legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline |
flagellum (verb) | whip (verb) |
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subject to harsh criticism | |
defeat thoroughly | |
beat severely with a whip or rod | |
whip with or as if with a wire whisk | |
strike as if by whipping | |
thrash about flexibly in the manner of a whiplash |