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English noun: flagpole

1. flagpole (artifact) surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors


Synonymsrange pole, ranging pole


Broader (hypernym)surveying instrument, surveyor's instrument

2. flagpole (artifact) a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised


Synonymsflagstaff


Broader (hypernym)staff









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