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   Flag

   /flaɡ/

   

   noun

   • 1. a piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope and used as the symbol or emblem of a country or institution or as a decoration during public festivities: "the American flag"
   • ▪ used in reference to the country to which a person has allegiance: "the private's heroism served as an example for every soldier under the flag"
   • ▪ a ship's country of registry.
   • ▪ the ensign carried by a flagship as an emblem of an admiral's rank.
   • 2. a small piece of cloth attached at one edge to a pole and used as a marker or signal in various sports: "jumped the starter's flag, did he?"
   • ▪ a device, symbol, or drawing resembling a flag, used as a marker: "golf courses are indicated by a numbered flag on the map"
   • 3. a variable used to indicate a particular property of the data in a record.
   • 4. a hook attached to the stem of a musical note, determining the rhythmic value of the note. US

   verb

   • 1. mark (an item) for attention or treatment in a specified way: "“greatfully” would be flagged as a misspelling of “gratefully.”"
   • ▪ draw attention to (something): "problems often flag the need for organizational change"
   • 2. (of an official in football, soccer, and other sports) raise or throw a flag to indicate a breach of the rules.
   • ▪ charge (a player) with a penalty by dropping a penalty flag: "a play in which he was flagged for being offside"
   • 3. provide or decorate with a flag or flags.
   • ▪ register (a vessel) in a specific country, under whose flag it then sails: "the flagging out of much of the fleet to flags of convenience"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: perhaps from obsolete flag ‘drooping’, of unknown ultimate origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. flagger noun

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   Flag definition: a piece of cloth, varying in size, shape, color, and design, usually attached at one edge to a staff or cord, and used as the symbol of a nation, state, or organization, as a means of signaling, etc.; ensign; standard; banner; pennant. . See examples of FLAG used in a sentence.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishflag noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   flag. a piece of cloth with a special coloured design on it that may be the symbol of a particular country or organization, may be used to give a signal or may have a particular meaning. A flag can be attached to a pole (= a long thin straight piece of wood or metal) or held in the hand.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFLAG | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   FLAG definition: 1. a piece of cloth with a special design and colours, that is fixed to a pole as the symbol of a…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryFLAG definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   A flag is a piece of cloth which can be attached to a pole and which is used as a sign, signal, or symbol of something, especially of a particular country.

6. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › flagflag | meaning of flag in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary ...

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   flag meaning, definition, what is flag: a piece of cloth with a coloured pattern...: Learn more.

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   Oct 11, 2023 · A piece of cloth or stuff (usually bunting), varying in size, colour, and device, but most frequently oblong or square, attached by one edge to a staff or to a halyard, used as a standard, ensign or signal, and also for decoration or display.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanflag noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   noun. /flæɡ/. a piece of cloth with a special colored design on it that may be the symbol of a particular country or organization, or may have a particular meaning. A flag can be attached to a pole or held in the hand the American flag the flag of the United States The hotel flies the Canadian flag. The Mexican flag was flying.

9. www.wordreference.com › definition › flagflag - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   a piece of cloth, esp bunting, often attached to a pole or staff, decorated with a design and used as an emblem, symbol, or standard or as a means of signalling. a small paper flag, emblem, or sticker sold on flag days. the conspicuously marked tail of a deer.

10. www.britannica.com › topic › flag-heraldryFlag - Colors, Symbols, Designs | Britannica

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    Jul 7, 2024 · The one general pattern that may be noted is the use of a religious or political symbol against a background of a solid colour. There are flags featuring the Sun ( Japan, Nepal, Taiwan ), a wheel ( India ), the yin-yang symbol ( South Korea, Mongolia ), a dragon ( Bhutan ), and a sword ( Sri Lanka ).

11. www.usa.gov › flagThe American flag and other national symbols | USAGov

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    The flag of the United States is a symbol of freedom before which Americans recite the pledge of allegiance. The flag's 13 red and white stripes represent the 13 original colonies. Its 50 white stars on a blue background represent the 50 states. Each of the colors on the flag has a meaning: