ensign

Meanings

• noun

  A flag that serves as a distinguishing emblem on a military ship or aircraft.

  - "The ensign on the warship signaled their allegiance."
  - "The ensign was hoisted at the bow of the ship."

• noun

  A person who holds a rank below a lieutenant in the navy.

  - "The ensign reported for duty."
  - "The ensign was responsible for managing the crew."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛn.saɪn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

ancient , coronet , second lieutenant

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ensign
sign , line , dine , shine

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Variants

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ensign , ensigns

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Etymology

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From Old French enseigne, meaning 'sign, signal'.

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Trivia

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1. The British White Ensign is one of the oldest national flags still in use.

2. The term 'ensign' is also used in heraldry to refer to a small flag carried by a knight or nobleman.

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Related Concepts

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1. Flag: The ensign is a type of flag.

2. Military rank: The ensign is a military rank.

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Culture

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The ensign is a significant symbol of military rank and represents the country or organization to which the ship or aircraft belongs. In naval history, the lower rank of ensign was also used for junior officers in the army.

How to Memorize "ensign"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ship at sea with its ensign fluttering in the wind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ensign' with the image of a military ship or aircraft.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'ensign' starts with the letter 'e' and is related to the idea of a 'sign' or 'signal'.

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