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FLAGPOLE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word flagpole. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word flagpole. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FLAGPOLE

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mast
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a vertical spar for supporting sails

• nuts of forest trees (as beechnuts and acorns) accumulated on the ground

• nuts of forest trees used as feed for swine

• any sturdy upright pole

pole
nounn
noun

• a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

• a native or inhabitant of Poland

• one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions

• a linear measure of 16.5 feet

• a square rod of land

• one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere

• one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface

• a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves

• a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting

• one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated

verb

• propel with a pole

• support on poles

• deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole

pylon
nounn
noun

• a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race

• a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines

staff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

• a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose

• the body of teachers and administrators at a school

• building material consisting of plaster and hair; used to cover external surfaces of temporary structure (as at an exposition) or for decoration

• a rod carried as a symbol

• (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written

verb

• provide with staff

• serve on the staff of

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

stave
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written

• one of several thin slats of wood forming the sides of a barrel or bucket

• a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

verb

• furnish with staves

• burst or force (a hole) into something

flagstaff
nounn
noun

• a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised

• a town in north central Arizona; site of an important observatory

range pole
nounn
noun

• surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors

ranging pole
nounn
noun

• surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors

Best Hypernyms For FLAGPOLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for flagpole, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
column mast pole pylon staff structure support
Phrases (2)
surveying instrumentsurveyor's instrument
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