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Flagpole

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range polenounA rod or pole, marked with alternating red and white bands, used by surveyors for sighting
ranging polenounSynonym of range pole.
flagstaffnounA pole on which a flag is raised.

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flagstaffnounA pole on which a flag is raised.
ranging polenounSynonym of range pole.
range polenounA rod or pole, marked with alternating red and white bands, used by surveyors for sighting
standard-bearernoun(figurative) A person who visibly leads.
flagshipnoun(by extension, often attributive) The most important one out of a related group.
shipnoun(nautical) A water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.
vesselnounA craft for transportation on or in water, air, or space.
polenounOriginally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes.
mastnoun(nautical, communication, aviation) A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, sails or observation platforms on a ship, the main rotor of a helicopter, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments, or communications equipment, such as an aerial, usually supported by guy-wires (except in the case of a helicopter).
mastheadnoun(US) A list of a newspaper or other periodical's main staff, contributing writers, publisher, circulation, advertising rates etc.
sittingnounA period during which one is seated for a specific purpose.
boomnounA low-pitched, resonant sound, such as of an explosion.
drapeaunounA surname from French.
staffnoun(plural staff or staffs) The employees of a business.
gonfalonnounA standard or ensign, consisting of a pole with a crosspiece from which a banner is suspended, especially as used in church processions, but also for civic and military display.
pendantnoun(architecture) A supporting post attached to the main rafter.
pennantnoun(sports) The winning of a competition, represented by a flag.
flagnounA piece of cloth, often decorated with an emblem, used as a visual signal or symbol.
headingverbThe title or topic of a document, article, chapter, or of a section thereof.
maypolenounA pole, garlanded with streamers held by people who dance around it to celebrate May Day.

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