a piece of cloth with a special coloured design on it that may be the symbol of a particular country or organization, may be used to give a signal or may have a particular meaning. A flag can be attached to a pole(= a long thin straight piece of wood or metal) or held in the hand.

used to refer to a particular country or organization and its beliefs and values

The team competed under the Olympic flag.

He was working under the flag of the United Nations.

a flower that is a type of iris and that grows near water

a large flat square piece of stone that is used for floors, paths, etc.

to draw attention to information that you think is important, especially by putting a special mark next to it

to become tired, weaker or less enthusiastic

It had been a long day and the children were beginning to flag.

flagging support/enthusiasm

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