English Explanatory Dictionary

half-mast

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The lowered position, half the height of a mast, at which a flag is flown when mourning, especially expressing respect for the deceased.
  2. The lowered position of anything.
  3. An unfashionably short length of a pair of trousers.
  4. The state of having a partially erect penis.
verb
  1. To fly a flag in this position.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

half-mast half mast half-masts half-masting half-masted

Synonyms

half-staff semi
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