flag
flag /ˈflæg/
noun
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()
Emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
(
flag
)
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
In rugby, a flag is used by referees to signal an infringement or stoppage of play
In rugby, a flag is used by referees to signal an infringement or stoppage of play
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()
A listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
(
masthead
, flag
)
a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
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()
Plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
(
fleur-de-lis
, iris
, sword lily
, flag
)
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
The blue iris flowers were stunning in the garden
The blue iris flowers were stunning in the garden
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A conspicuously marked or shaped tail
(
flag
)
a conspicuously marked or shaped tail
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Stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
(
flag
, flagstone
)
stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
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Flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
(
flag
, pin
)
flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
The golfer's approach shot landed just a few feet from the flag
The golfer's approach shot landed just a few feet from the flag
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A rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device
(
flag
, signal flag
)
a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device
verb
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()
Provide with a flag
(
flag
)
provide with a flag
Flag this file so that I can recognize it immediately
Flag this file so that I can recognize it immediately
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()
Communicate or signal with a flag
(
flag
)
communicate or signal with a flag
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Become less intense
(
ease off
, flag
, slacken off
, ease up
)
become less intense
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Decorate with flags
(
flag
)
decorate with flags
The building was flagged for the holiday
the building was flagged for the holiday
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Droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
(
flag
, swag
, droop
, sag
)
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness