HyperDic: flagpole

English > 2 senses of the word flagpole:
NOUNartifactflagpole, range pole, ranging polesurveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide
artifactflagpole, flagstaffa tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised
flagpole > pronunciation
Soundsflae'gpow.l
Rhymesamphibole ... whole: 76 rhymes with owl...
English > flagpole: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaningsurveying 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
Broadersurveying instrument, surveyor's instrumentAn instrument used by surveyors
English > flagpole: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised.
Synonymflagstaff
BroaderstaffA strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
Spanishasta de bandera, asta

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