Definitions

1. noun

a type of protozoan with hair-like structures called cilia, or a cell or organism having such structures

“The ciliate species was found in freshwater lakes.”

2. verb

to provide or equip with cilia, or to cause to move with a ciliated motion

“The treatment ciliates the cells, allowing them to move more efficiently.”

3. verb

to cause to move in a wavelike motion

“The waves ciliate the shore with water.”