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flagpole

Pronunciation: /ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/

The English word “flagpole” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A tall pole up which one or more flags may be raised and flown.

verb

  1. To exit a country momentarily and reenter, usually in order to satisfy immigration requirements.

Etymology

From flag + pole.

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