British flag

Red, white, and blue

The British flag is the national flag of the United Kingdom, featuring the red, white, and blue Union Jack design that combines the crosses of St.

George, St.

Andrew, and St.

Patrick.

The term appears in phrases like wave the British flag or under the British flag.

In knitting, a British flag is a specific decrease stitch pattern.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G