A piece of cloth, often rectangular, with a distinctive design that is used as a symbol, as a signaling device, or for decoration. The national flag was raised during the ceremony.
A small piece of cloth or paper attached to a stick, used as a marker or signal. The surveyor placed a flag at each corner of the property.
A symbol or emblem representing a country, organization, or group. The pirate ship sailed under a black flag.
A signal or warning, often used metaphorically to indicate a problem or issue. The sudden drop in sales was a red flag for the company.
Any of several plants of the genus Iris, especially the yellow flag (Iris pseudacorus). Bright yellow flags lined the edges of the pond in early summer.
A flat stone slab used for paving. The garden path was laid with large sandstone flags.
Computing: A variable, bit, or indicator used to signal a particular condition or to control a program’s operation. Set the debug flag to true to enable detailed logging.