- lower a flag to half-mast
- lower the flag to the midpoint of the flagpole (to commemorate a sad event)
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
lower a flag to half-mast
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half-mast — /haf ˈmast / (say hahf mahst) noun 1. a position which is lower than the normal position of a flag on a flagpole; the position where a flag is flown to indicate death or mourning, the tradition possibly based on the idea of allowing space for the …
half-mast — n at half mast a) if a flag is flying at half mast, it has been raised to the middle of the pole in order to show respect and sadness for someone who has died b) BrE humorous if a piece of clothing is at half mast, it is lower down the body than… … Dictionary of contemporary English
To hang the flag half-mast high — Flag Flag, n. [Cf. LG. & G. flagge, Sw. flagg, Dan. flag, D. vlag. See {Flag} to hang loose.] 1. That which flags or hangs down loosely. [1913 Webster] 2. A cloth usually bearing a device or devices and used to indicate nationality, party, etc.,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To lower the flag — Flag Flag, n. [Cf. LG. & G. flagge, Sw. flagg, Dan. flag, D. vlag. See {Flag} to hang loose.] 1. That which flags or hangs down loosely. [1913 Webster] 2. A cloth usually bearing a device or devices and used to indicate nationality, party, etc.,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To hang the flag at half-staff — Flag Flag, n. [Cf. LG. & G. flagge, Sw. flagg, Dan. flag, D. vlag. See {Flag} to hang loose.] 1. That which flags or hangs down loosely. [1913 Webster] 2. A cloth usually bearing a device or devices and used to indicate nationality, party, etc.,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
half mast — noun 1》 a position of a flag halfway down its mast, as a mark of respect for a person who has died. 2》 humorous a position lower than normal, especially for clothes … English new terms dictionary
half-staff — v. lower a flag to half mast as a sign of respect for the dead or as a distress signal … English contemporary dictionary
Half-staff — or half mast describes a flag flying approximately halfway up a flagpole or ship s mast (though anywhere from one third to two thirds of the way up is acceptable, but see below). This is done in many countries as a symbol of respect, mourning, or … Wikipedia
Flag of Connecticut — Use Civil and state flag Adopted … Wikipedia
at half mast — ► at half mast 1) (of a flag) flown halfway down its mast, as a mark of respect for a person who has died. 2) humorous (of clothing) in a lower position than normal. Main Entry: ↑half … English terms dictionary
