English Explanatory Dictionary

flagpole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tall pole up which one or more flags may be raised and flown.
verb
  1. To exit a country momentarily and reenter, usually in order to satisfy immigration requirements.

Pronunciation

/ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/ En-us-flagpole.ogg

Word forms

flagpole flagpoles flag pole flagpoling flagpoled

Etymology

From flag + pole.

Synonyms

flagstaff

Derived words

run something up the flagpole send it up the flagpole and see who salutes
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