Definition of 'flag'

Noun

1. emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
2. plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
      Synonyms: iris fleur-de-lis sword lily
3. a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device
      Synonyms: signal flag
4. a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
      Synonyms: masthead
5. flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
      Synonyms: pin
6. stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
      Synonyms: flagstone
7. a conspicuously marked or shaped tail

Verb

1. communicate or signal with a flag
2. provide with a flag; "Flag this file so that I can recognize it immediately"
3. droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
      Synonyms: sag droop swag
4. decorate with flags; "the building was flagged for the holiday"
5. become less intense
      Synonyms: ease up ease off slacken off

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