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HALF-STAFF

(noun)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Half-Staff.

Half-Staff - as a noun

A position some distance below the top of a mast to which a flag is lowered in mourning or to signal distress

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
half-mast

Example Sentences

"The flag was flown at half-staff to honor the fallen soldiers."
"We received the news of the tragedy and immediately lowered the flag to half-staff."
"During national mourning, the flags are typically flown at half-staff."
"The president ordered the flags at all government buildings to be flown at half-staff."
"The mayor declared a day of remembrance and requested the flags to be at half-staff."
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Word Game Points

Is HALF-STAFF a valid Scrabble word?
No, half-staff is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is HALF-STAFF a valid Words With Friends word?
No, half-staff is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
HALF-STAFF is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is HALF-STAFF a valid WordFeud word?
No, half-staff is NOT valid for WordFeud
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HALF-STAFF is not a valid WordFeud word.

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