Associations to the word «Flagpole»

Pictures for the word «Flagpole»

Wiktionary

FLAGPOLE, noun. A tall pole up which one or more flags may be raised and flown.

Dictionary definition

FLAGPOLE, noun. Surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors.
FLAGPOLE, noun. A tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke