Meaning of 'flag'

noun

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

noun

stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones

Synonyms: flagstone

noun

flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green

Synonyms: pin

noun

a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.

Synonyms: masthead

noun

a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device

Synonyms: signal flag

noun

plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

Synonyms: fleur-de-lis iris sword lily

verb

become less intense

Synonyms: ease up ease off slacken off

verb

provide with a flag

verb

communicate or signal with a flag

verb

decorate with flags

Example: "the building was flagged for the holiday"

verb

droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

Synonyms: swag sag droop

noun

a conspicuously marked or shaped tail