flagpole

A tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised; also refers to a surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in alternating red and white bands, used for sightings by surveyors.

• 🇷🇺Высокий шест или столб, на который поднимают флаг; также относится к геодезическому инструменту, состоящему из прямой рейки, окрашенной в чередующиеся красные и белые полосы, используемой для визирования геодезистами.

1. Surveying instrument C1 formal

   A straight rod painted in alternating red and white bands, each one foot wide, used by surveyors for sighting and measuring distances.

   • The surveyor set up the flagpole at the corner of the property.
   • Using a flagpole helps ensure accurate measurements in the field.
   • The red and white bands on the flagpole make it easy to see from a distance.

   🇷🇺Геодезический инструмент

   Synonyms: range pole

2. Flag support A2 formal

   A tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised and displayed.

   • The flagpole in the town square stands 50 feet tall.
   • They raised the national flag up the flagpole at dawn.
   • A new flagpole was installed in front of the school.

   🇷🇺Флагшток

   Synonyms: flagstaff

• flagpoles plural form
• flagpoles' possessive plural form
• flagpole's possessive singular form