Word: FLAGS
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Definition of FLAGS
- A piece of cloth, often decorated with an emblem, used as a visual signal or symbol.
- An exact representation of a flag (for example: a digital one used in websites).
- A flag flown by a ship to show the presence on board of the admiral; the admiral himself, or his flagship.
- To furnish or deck out with flags.
- To mark with a flag, especially to indicate the importance of something.
- (often with down) To signal to, especially to stop a passing vehicle etc.
"Please flag down a taxi for me."
- To weaken, become feeble.
"His strength flagged toward the end of the race."
- To hang loose without stiffness; to bend down, as flexible bodies; to be loose, yielding, limp.
- To let droop; to suffer to fall, or let fall, into feebleness.
"to flag the wings"
- Any of various plants with sword-shaped leaves, especially irises; specifically, Iris pseudacorus.
- A slice of turf; a sod.
- A slab of stone; a flagstone, a flat piece of stone used for paving.
- Any hard, evenly stratified sandstone, which splits into layers suitable for flagstones.
- To pave with flagstones.
"Fred is planning to flag his patio this weekend."
- A group of feathers on the lower part of the legs of certain hawks, owls, etc.
- A group of elongated wing feathers in certain hawks.
- The bushy tail of a dog such as a setter.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "flags" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "flags" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FLAGS:
- # the flags effect
- # master of flags
- # playing with flags
- # in terms of flags
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