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flag·pole  (flgpl)
n.
A pole on which a flag is raised. Also called flagstaff.
Idiom:
run (something) up the flagpole Slang
To test (a plan, suggestion, draft, or idea) and then measure the response to it.
flagpole [ˈflægˌpəʊl], flagstaff [ˈflægˌstɑːf]
n pl -poles, -staffs, -staves [-ˌsteɪvz]
a pole or staff on which a flag is hoisted and displayed
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.flagpoleflagpole - surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors
range pole, ranging pole
surveying instrument, surveyor's instrument - an instrument used by surveyors
2.flagpole - a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised
flagstaff
staff - a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose; "he walked with the help of a wooden staff"
Translations
flagpole [ˈflægpəʊl] N → asta f de bandera
flagpole [ˈflægpəʊl] n → mât m
flagpole
n → Fahnenstange f; to run an idea/a proposal up the flagpole (inf) → eine Idee/einen Vorschlag testen
flagpole [ˈflægˌpəʊl] n → pennone m
flagpole [ˈflægˌpəʊl] n → pennone m


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