English dictionary
ensign
/'/E/ns/aI/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
Source: WordNet 3.0
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an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality
Synonyms national flagSource: WordNet 3.0
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colors flown by a ship to show its nationality
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A flag; a banner; a standard; esp., the national flag, or a banner indicating nationality, carried by a ship or a body of soldiers; -- as distinguished from flags indicating divisions of the army, rank of naval officers, or private signals, and the like.
Source: webster1913
verb
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To designate as by an ensign.
Source: webster1913