Definition of flag
(Entry 1 of 6)
Definition of flag (Entry 2 of 6)
1
: a usually rectangular piece of fabric of distinctive design that is used as a symbol (as of a nation), as a signaling device, or as a decoration
2a
: the tail of some dogs (such as a setter or hound)
also
: the long hair fringing a dog's tail
b
: the tail of a deer
3a
: something used like a flag to signal or attract attention
b
: one of the cross strokes of a musical note less than a quarter note in value
4
: something represented by a flag: such as
a
: flagship
b
: an admiral functioning in his office of command
flag
verb (1)
flagged; flagging
Definition of flag (Entry 3 of 6)
1
: to signal with or as if with a flag
especially
: to signal to stop
flagged the train
—often used with down
2
: to mark or identify with or as if with a flag
flagged potential problems in the proposal
3
: to call a penalty on : penalize
a lineman flagged for being offside
flag
verb (2)
flagged; flagging
Definition of flag (Entry 4 of 6)
1
: to hang loose without stiffness
2a
: to become unsteady, feeble, or spiritless
b
: to decline in interest, attraction, or value
flagging stock prices
flag
noun (3)Definition of flag (Entry 5 of 6)
: a hard evenly stratified stone that splits into flat pieces suitable for paving
also
: a piece of such stone
flag
verb (3)
flagged; flagging
Definition of flag (Entry 6 of 6)
: to lay (something, such as a pavement) with flags (see flag entry 5)
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The first known use of flag was in the 14th century
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