Definition of flagpole
: a pole on which to raise a flag
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A new flagpole was dedicated at a big event in 1995.
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Place a flagpole on Lee Circle and rename it Lincoln Circle.
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The flagpole is about 25 feet tall and needs a bucket truck to reach the top.
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About 15 months ago, the city removed a deteriorated flagpole on the site, which was finally replaced after money was raised during a block party last year and a neighbor paid the remainder for its replacement.
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American flags were on display throughout South Florida — from flagpoles in front of homes, flying from cars and pickup trucks, and at ceremonies in almost every town and city.
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The top of the bridge, the location of the flagpoles, is 381 feet above the river.
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Camera pans to a close-up shot of the cold brass eyes of the American eagle frozen in flight atop the flagpole.)
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First Known Use of flagpole
1854
FLAGPOLE Defined for English Language Learners
flagpole
playDefinition of flagpole for English Language Learners
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: a tall pole from which a flag hangs : a pole used to display a flag
FLAGPOLE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of flagpole for Students
: a pole on which to raise a flag
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