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Keywords:  flagstaff, pole, staff, mast, naval
Related Terms: Flagstaff, Burgee, Halyard, Bowsprit, Spar, Stays, Mast, Backstay, Yard, Stay, Rigging, Forestay, Square-rigged, Running rigging, Boom crutch, Topping lift, Jib, Brig, Snow, Ketch, Mainsail, Shroud, Bobstay, Catboat, Lugger, Courtesy flag, Shrouds, Cutter, Standing rigging, Bark, Tall ship, Yawl , Vang, Jack , Foremast, Spanker, Headsail, Sloop, Schooner, Spreader, Boom, Crosstrees, Barque, Running backstay, Gaff, Staysail, Crow's nest, Rig , Hoist, Brace
A pole used to display a flag.
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A post or pole set in the ground or attached to buildings from which flags are displayed. This contrasts with flag staffs which are carried , or masts which are used on ships or at naval facilities.
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A single staff or pole from which flags or other signals are displayed, rising from the ground and not attached to a building.
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Keywords:  surveyors, sightings, rod, surveying, bands
surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors
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