flagstaff
word
Definition
A tall pole or staff on which a flag is raised.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or descriptive contexts, such as in government buildings or schools. 'Flagpole' is a more common synonym in everyday English. Do not confuse with 'flag' (the cloth itself).
Spanish: asta de banderaPortuguese (BR): mastro de bandeiraPortuguese (PT): varal da bandeiraChinese (Simplified): 旗杆Chinese (Traditional): 旗桿Hindi: झंडा डंडाArabic: سارية العلمBengali: ঝান্ডার খুঁটি - পতাকাদণ্ডRussian: флагштокJapanese: 旗竿Vietnamese: cột cờKorean: 깃대Turkish: bayrak direğiUrdu: جھنڈے کا کھمباIndonesian: tiang bendera
Example Sentences
The flagstaff in front of the school is very tall.
basic
They raised the flag up the flagstaff during the ceremony.
basic
The wind broke the old flagstaff last night.
basic
Is there a flagstaff at the town hall, or just at the school?
natural
Every morning, they gather around the flagstaff for assembly.
natural
The old flagstaff needs a fresh coat of paint before Independence Day.
natural