ˈhæfˈmæst,
British
ˈhɑːfˈmɑːst 
: the position in the middle of a mast or pole
Note: A flag is flown at half-mast or lowered to half-mast to show respect for a person who has died.
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“Half-mast.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/half-mast. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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