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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

flagellate

/ˌflædʒəˈleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does flagellate mean?

verb

to move or swim with a flagellum, or to whip or lash something in a similar way. In biology, to move using a whip-like structure, such as a flagellum.

Example

"The sperm cell flagellate to reach the egg."

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