BLACK FLAG Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase black flag. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BLACK FLAG
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| ensign | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade • an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality • colors flown by a ship to show its nationality | ||||||||
| pennant | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the award given to the champion • a flag longer than it is wide (and often tapering) • a long flag; often tapering | ||||||||
| standard | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind • established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence • conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers noun • a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated • the ideal in terms of which something can be judged • a board measure = 1980 board feet • the value behind the money in a monetary system • an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support) • any distinctive flag adjective satellite • commonly used or supplied • regularly and widely used or sold | ||||||||
| blackjack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves; tends to form dense thickets • a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people • a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship • a gambling game using cards; the object is to hold cards having a higher count than those dealt to the banker up to but not exceeding 21 verb • exert pressure on someone through threats | ||||||||
| jolly roger | nounn | |||||||
noun • a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship | ||||||||
| pirate flag | nounn | |||||||
noun • a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship | ||||||||
