Flagellum

Synonyms of flagellum

• scourge
• lash
• whip

Antonyms of flagellum

• flourish
• thrive
• prosper

Collocations of flagellum

bacterial flagellum

Frequency: 80 %

The bacterial flagellum helps the bacteria move towards nutrients.

flagellum structure

Frequency: 75 %

The flagellum structure consists of a basal body, hook, and filament.

eukaryotic flagellum

Frequency: 70 %

The eukaryotic flagellum is longer and more complex compared to the bacterial flagellum.

whip-like flagellum

Frequency: 60 %

The whip-like flagellum propels the cell through its environment.

Idiomatic Expressions for flagellum

• Phrase: raise the flagellum
  Meaning: to draw attention to a particular issue or problem
  Usage: The activist group decided to raise the flagellum of environmental degradation in their latest campaign.