All Definitions for Flag
Below are all the dictionary definitions of flag:
1A piece of cloth, often decorated with an emblem, used as a visual signal or symbol.
2The design that could be placed on a flag, typically a rectangular graphic that is used to represent an entity (like a country, organisation or group of people) or an idea.
3A flag flown by a ship to show the presence on board of the admiral
4The admiral himself, or his flagship.
5A signal flag.
6The use of a flag, especially to indicate the start of a race or other event.
7A variable or memory location that stores a Boolean true-or-false, yes-or-no value, typically either recording the fact that a certain event has occurred or requesting that a certain optional action take place.
8In a command line interface, a command parameter requesting optional behavior or otherwise modifying the action of the command being invoked.
9A mechanical indicator that pops up to draw the pilot's attention to a problem or malfunction.
10The game of capture the flag.
11A sequence of faces of a given polytope, one of each dimension up to that of the polytope (formally, though in practice not always explicitly, including the null face and the polytope itself), such that each face in the sequence is part of the next-higher dimension face.
12A sequence of subspaces of a vector space, beginning with the null space and ending with the vector space itself, such that each member of the sequence (until the last) is a proper subspace of the next.
13A dark piece of material that can be mounted on a stand to block or shape the light.
14An indication that a certain outcome or event is going to happen, deduced not logically or causally, but as a pattern in a piece of media. Chiefly used in video games and adjacent media, especially visual novels, it is typically described as being raised or set by the plot or words of a character.
15To furnish or deck out with flags.
16To mark with a flag, especially to indicate the importance of something.
17To signal to, especially to stop a passing vehicle etc.
18To convey (a message) by means of flag signals.
19To note, mark or point out for attention.
20To signal (an event).
21To set a program variable to true.
22To decoy (game) by waving a flag, handkerchief, etc. to arouse the animal's curiosity.
23To penalize for an infraction.
24To lose on time, especially in a blitz game
25When using a traditional analog chess clock, a flag would fall when time expired.
26To defeat (an opponent) on time, especially in a blitz game.
27To point the muzzle of a firearm at a person or object one does not intend to fire on.
28To fail, such as a class or an exam.
29In female canids, to signal mating readiness by moving the tail aside to expose the vulva.
30To weaken, become feeble.
31To hang loose without stiffness
32To bend down, as flexible bodies
33To be loose, yielding, limp.
34To let droop
35To suffer to fall, or let fall, into feebleness.
36To enervate
37To exhaust the vigour or elasticity of.
38Any of various plants with sword-shaped leaves, especially irises
39Specifically, Iris pseudacorus.
40A slab of stone
41A flagstone, a flat piece of stone used for paving.
42Any hard, evenly stratified sandstone, which splits into layers suitable for flagstones.
43To pave with flagstones.
44A group of feathers on the lower part of the legs of certain hawks, owls, etc.
45A group of elongated wing feathers in certain hawks.
46The bushy tail of a dog such as a setter.
47A hook attached to the stem of a written note that assigns its rhythmic value
48An apron.
49A groat
50Fourpence.
51A slice of turf
52A sod.
About synonyms for flag
Finding the right synonym for flag helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "A piece of cloth, often decorated with an emblem, used as a visual signal or symbol.", flag has 1 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Flagstone is the most direct replacement in most situations.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for flag, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.