flag

flag

noun

Definition of FLAG

1

a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling <the flags of both countries were prominently displayed at the treaty signing>

Synonyms banderole (or banderol), banner, colors, ensign, guidon, jack, pendant (also pendent) [chiefly British], pennant, pennon, standard, streamer

Related Words bunting, gonfalon; black flag, Jolly Roger, tricolor, union jack, white flag; burgee, semaphore, signaler (or signaller), waft; badge, coat of arms, crest, insignia

2

an object intended to give public notice or warning <road crews using handheld stop signs as flags at both ends of the highway construction zone>

Synonyms flag, tocsin

Related Words red light; knell