flagpole

Meanings

• noun

  A long, tall, vertical pole with a flag attached to the top.

  - "The flagpole in the town square was tall and impressive."
  - "The flagpole was the centerpiece of the military base."
  - "The flag was hoisted to the top of the flagpole."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

flagstaff

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Variants

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flagpole , flagpoles

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Etymology

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The word 'flagpole' is derived from the Old English word 'fleagpāl' which means 'pole with a flag'.

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Trivia

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1. The tallest flagpole in the world is located in Vancouver, Canada, and is over 170 meters (560 feet) tall.

2. The term 'flagpole sitter' refers to someone who sits on a flagpole for an extended period of time as a publicity stunt.

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Related Concepts

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1. flag: A piece of fabric with a distinctive design or symbol, used as a symbol of nationality, organization, or other affiliation.

2. flagstaff: A tall, vertical pole used to support a flag.

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Culture

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A flagpole is a symbol of national pride and is often found in public places such as parks, town squares, and military bases. It is used to fly national flags and other flags representing various organizations and causes.

How to Memorize "flagpole"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tall, vertical pole with a flag waving at the top.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flagpole' with the image of a national flag flying high.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'flagpole' as 'Flag's Pole'.

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