flagpole (n.)

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

    [ Syn: range pole , ranging pole ]

  2. a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised

    [ Syn: flagstaff ]

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