Associations to the word «Flagpole»

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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

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