flag (
http://definr.com/flag)
n 1: emblem usually consisting of a 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 as paving
stones [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]