ensign

• اسم يشير إلى راية أو علم، وخاصة العلم الوطني أو العسكري، أو إلى ضابط برتبة دنيا في بعض القوات البحرية.

A noun referring to a flag or banner, especially a national or military flag, or a junior commissioned officer in certain navies.

1. B2formal

   A flag or banner, especially a national flag flown on a ship to indicate its nationality.

   علم أو راية

   • The ship flew the British ensign as it entered the harbor.
   • The ensign was raised at dawn during the ceremony.
   • Each vessel must display its national ensign while at sea.

   المرادفاتbannerflagjackpennantstandard

2. Military RankB2formal

   A junior officer rank in some navies or military forces, typically the lowest commissioned officer.

   ضابط صف بحري

   • He was promoted to ensign after completing his training.
   • The ensign saluted the captain before taking his post.
   • Ensigns are often responsible for navigation duties on the ship.