Flagpoles Meaning in English
word · lemma: flagpole
Definition
Long, usually vertical poles used to display flags. They are often found in front of buildings, schools, or at ceremonies.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal, ceremonial, and public contexts. Always a plural noun—refer to 'flagpoles' when talking about more than one. Not to be confused with 'flagstaff' (synonym, but sometimes refers to a staff held by hand). Common with 'raise the flag on the flagpole.'
Example Sentences
There are two flagpoles in front of the school.
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The national flags hang from the flagpoles.
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We painted all the flagpoles white.
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One of the flagpoles was bent after the storm last night.
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You can spot the building easily because of the tall flagpoles out front.
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All the flagpoles were decorated for the festival this year.
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