flag
noun (1)
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Definition of flag
(Entry 1 of 6)
: any of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as
a : iris especially : a wild iris
b : sweet flag
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
c : nationality especially : the nationality of registration of a ship or aircraft
flag
verb (1)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)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)Definition of flag (Entry 6 of 6)
: to lay (something, such as a pavement) with flags (see flag entry 5)
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flag
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Kids Definition of flag
(Entry 1 of 3)
: a piece of cloth with a special design or color that is used as a symbol (as of a nation) or as a signal
flag
verbKids Definition of flag (Entry 2 of 3)
: to signal to stop flag a taxi
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verbKids Definition of flag (Entry 3 of 3)
: to become weak He tried to use the flagging power of his memory …— Lois Lowry, The Giver
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