English Explanatory Dictionary

white flag

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A flag with a white color, used as a symbol of truce or surrender.
  2. A flag with a white color, signifying the final lap of a race (ie. the bell lap).

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-white flag.wav

Word forms

white flag white flags

Etymology

From the colour of the flag.

Derived words

wave the white flag
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