ENSIGN Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word ensign. (close relations)
Definition of ENSIGN
ensigns
Best Alternative Words for ENSIGN
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banner | nounn | |||||||
noun • long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising • a newspaper headline that runs across the full page • any distinctive flag adjective satellite • unusually good; outstanding | ||||||||
colors | nounn | |||||||
noun • a flag that shows its nationality • a distinguishing emblem | ||||||||
flag | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design • a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc. • plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals • a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device • flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green • stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones • a conspicuously marked or shaped tail verb • communicate or signal with a flag • provide with a flag • droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness • decorate with flags • become less intense | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
ancient | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a very old person • a person who lived in ancient times adjective satellite • belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire • very old | ||||||||
coronet | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign • margin between the skin of the pastern and the horn of the hoof | ||||||||
national flag | nounn | |||||||
noun • an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality | ||||||||
second lieutenant | nounn | |||||||
noun • a commissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marine Corps holding the lowest rank |