WHIPLIKE

flagellate, flagellated, whiplike, lash-like

(adjective) having or resembling a lash or whip (as does a flagellum)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

whiplike (comparative more whiplike, superlative most whiplike)

Resembling a whip or some aspect of one; long, thin, and flexible, or flagellatory.

Synonyms

• whippy

Source: Wiktionary



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GUILLOTINE

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