flagstaffs
Masts for colors
Flagstaffs is the plural of flagstaff—a tall pole on which a flag is raised and flown.
The word is interchangeable with flagpole, though flagstaff sounds slightly more formal or ceremonial: The flagstaffs outside the embassy flew at half-mast.
Upright ship poles
- polesLong sticks or extremities
- uprightsVertical load-bearing posts
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- halyardSail-hoisting tackle
finial · truck · cleat · base · mounting · aluminum · wooden · fiberglass
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- colorsVisual spectrum variations
- ensignFlag or junior officer
- nationalOf a country
- governmentAuthority over a state
embassy · memorial · veterans · anthem · pledge · salute · civic · military
masts
Upright ship poles
- polesLong sticks or extremities
- uprightsVertical load-bearing posts
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
halyard · finial · truck · cleat · base · mounting · aluminum · wooden · fiberglass · telescoping
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government · embassy · memorial · veterans · anthem · pledge · salute · civic · military · courthouse
ship
Seagoing transport vessel
jack · ensign · pennant · signal · maritime · navy · mast · rigging · yacht · sailboat
plaza
Public open square
cemetery · monument · park · civic center · headquarters · embassy · consulate · stadium · school · town square