flagpole

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A tall pole up which one or more flags may be raised and flown
{i} pole on which a flag is hung
a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised
surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors
A flagpole is a tall pole on which a flag can be displayed. The new Namibian flag was hoisted up the flagpole. a tall pole on which a flag hangs = flagstaff
flagpole sitting
form of recreation in which people sit on platforms located on the top of flagpoles (popular in the past - the goal was to remain on top of the flagpole for as long as possible)
run something up the flagpole
To propose an idea or make a suggestion in order to learn the reaction of others to it

The idea might not be so bad; why don't you run it up the flagpole at the next board meeting?.

flagpoles
plural of flagpole
flagpole

    Hyphenation

    flag·pole

    Turkish pronunciation

    flägpōl

    Synonyms

    flagstaff

    Pronunciation

    /ˈflagˌpōl/ /ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/

    Etymology

    [ 'flag-"pOl ] (noun.) 1884. compound flag + pole
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