Flagellum and Flail

Flagellum

Flagellum noun - A lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa).
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Flail and flagellum are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flail" instead a noun "Flagellum".

Flail

Flail noun - An implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing.
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Synonyms for Flail

Flagellum and flail are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flagellum" instead a noun "Flail".

Nearby Words: flailed, flailing
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