- half-mast flags
- flags flown halfway down from the top of a mast
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
half-mast flags
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half-mast — n. at half mast (the flags were flying at half mast) * * * [ˌhɑːf mɑːst] at half mast (the flags were flying at half mast) … Combinatory dictionary
half-mast — PHRASE: usu PHR after v If a flag is flying at half mast, it is flying from the middle of the pole, not the top, to show respect and sorrow for someone who has just died. Flags have been flying at half mast, and schools, offices and businesses… … English dictionary
at half mast — at ˌhalf ˈmast idiom (of a flag) flown at the middle of the ↑mast as a sign of respect for a person who has just died • Flags were flown at half mast on the day of his funeral. Main entry: ↑half mastidiom … Useful english dictionary
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
at half mast — {prep. phr.} Halfway up or down; referring primarily to flagposts, but may be used jokingly. * /When a president of the United States dies, all flags are flown at half mast./ … Dictionary of American idioms
at half mast — {prep. phr.} Halfway up or down; referring primarily to flagposts, but may be used jokingly. * /When a president of the United States dies, all flags are flown at half mast./ … Dictionary of American idioms
at\ half\ mast — prep. phr. Halfway up or down; referring primarily to flagposts, but may be used jokingly. When a president of the United States dies, all flags are flown at half mast … Словарь американских идиом
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
Flags at Buckingham Palace — vary according to the movements of court and tradition. The Queen s Flag Sergeant is responsible for all flags flown from the palace. TraditionUntil 1997 the only flag to fly from Buckingham Palace was the Royal Standard, the official flag of the … Wikipedia
mast — [ma:st US mæst] n [: Old English; Origin: mAst] 1.) a tall pole on which the sails or flags on a ship are hung 2.) BrE a tall metal tower that sends out radio and television signals ▪ a radio mast 3.) a tall pole on which a flag is hung →↑half… … Dictionary of contemporary English
