| 单词 | pilot flag |
| 释义 | > as lemmaspilot flag pilot flag n. Nautical either of two types of signalling flag, one used to request a pilot and one used to indicate that a pilot is on board; cf. pilot jack n., pilot signal n. 1. ΚΠ 1845 Times 16 Oct. 8/4 All the pilot flags on board the pilot vessels are hoisted half-mast high today. 1856 C. Lanman Adventures Wilds U.S. II. 312 If a returning whale ship happens to come in sight,..and has a pilot-flag at her mast, the races to board the ship are sometimes exciting. 1951 Daily Gleaner (Kingston, Jamaica) 21 June 6/1 A ship will approach the three mile limit flying the pilot flag. 1996 Australian (Nexis) 1 Jan. It is not necessary to fly the Pilot Flag in the dark. < as lemmas |
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