flag
n 1: usually rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
2: an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality [syn: {national
flag}, {ensign}]
3: plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing
bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three
drooping sepals [syn: {iris}, {fleur-de-lis}, {sword lily}]
4: a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device
[syn: {signal flag}]
5: flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf
green [syn: {pin}]
6: stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable for paving
[syn: {flagstone}]
7: a conspicuously marked or shaped tail
v 1: communicate or signal with a flag
2: provide with a flag; "Flag this file so that I can recognize
it immediately"
3: droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss
of tautness [syn: {sag}, {droop}, {swag}]
4: decorate with flags, as of buildings
5: become less intense [syn: {ease up}, {ease off}, {slacken
off}, {slack off}]