Lash-like (Adjective)
Meaning
Having or resembling a lash or whip (as does a flagellum).
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The lash-like appendages on the microorganism allowed it to move rapidly through the fluid.
- The lash-like flagellum of the bacterium propelled it forward with incredible speed.
- The lash-like tendrils of the cell extended outward, searching for nutrients.
- The lash-like whip of the dinoflagellate propelled it through the water with ease.
- The lash-like structure of the protist's flagellum allowed it to change direction quickly.