Nautical. A flag carried by a flagship to indicate that an admiral is in command, an admiral's emblem of rank afloat. Hence, of the admiral, to hoist…
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| 释义 | society > armed hostility > hostilities at sea > administration and ceremonial > organize naval affairs, etc. [verb (intransitive)] > enter upon command (3) to hoist or strike one's flag1695 Nautical. A flag carried by a flagship to indicate that an admiral is in command, an admiral's emblem of rank afloat. Hence, of the admiral, to hoist… Subcategories:— be appointed post captain (2) |
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