flagpole

[US]/'flægpəʊl/
[UK]/'flæɡpol/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a pole on which a flag is raised and flown

Phrases & Collocations

raise the flagpole

lower the flagpole

flagpole installation

flagpole height

flagpole maintenance

Example Sentences

fixed the flagpole in concrete;

the idea was first run up the flagpole in 1997.

head each column with a number; headed the flagpole with a golden ball.

6.Flagpole sets upright each on every attendant horn not under 1.5 meters (5 feet) flat-roofed flagpole, bannerol one side is fastened on.

The flagpole stood tall in the center of the town square.

The flag fluttered in the wind atop the flagpole.

The flagpole was painted red, white, and blue for the national holiday.

A group of students gathered around the flagpole for the morning flag-raising ceremony.

The flagpole cast a long shadow in the setting sun.

The flagpole was damaged during the storm and needed repairs.

The flagpole was made of sturdy steel to withstand strong winds.

The flagpole was decorated with colorful ribbons for the festive occasion.

The flagpole was a landmark that could be seen from miles away.

The flagpole was erected in memory of the fallen soldiers.

Real-world Examples

It involves building the largest flagpole in the world.

Source: VOA Special July 2023 Collection

States assert themselves by building bases and planting flagpoles.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Then they all went away fom the flagpole to see what would happen.

Source: American Elementary School English 4

An idea to run up the flagpole: jargon gets an overly bad press.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Think of it like when you lick a flagpole in winter, but a lot more painful.

Source: If there is a if.

Gowdy only knows that a flagpole clattered to his feet just after he felt a blow.

Source: New York Times

And at the top of the flagpole?

Source: VOA Special July 2023 Collection

Then something made her look up at the flagpole.

Source: American Elementary School English 4

The flagpole alone is a big proposal.

Source: VOA Special July 2023 Collection

That is when we can run it up the flagpole.

Source: VOA Slow English - Word Stories

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