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half-mast

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun half-mast has 1 sense
  1. half-mast - a position some distance below the top of the mast to which a flag is lowered in mourning or to signal distress
    --1 is a kind of
    position, place

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Term: Half-mast

Description:

Half-mast refers to a position in which a flag is flown at a level midway down a mast or pole. It is a solemn and respectful gesture typically undertaken as a sign of mourning, remembrance, or solidarity.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Verb

Sense 1 (Noun):

When used as a noun, half-mast refers to the position of a flag flown halfway down the mast or pole, usually as a symbol of mourning.

Example Sentence (Noun):

The country lowered its flags to half-mast to honor the fallen soldiers.

Sense 2 (Verb):

When used as a verb, half-mast means the act of raising and lowering a flag or other object to a position halfway up or down a mast or pole.

Example Sentence (Verb):

The school half-masted their flag to remember a dedicated teacher.

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