flagpole

ˈflæɡpoʊl
flagpole: pole used to display a flag
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Translation of flagpole into German

Noun

1.

objects

pole used to display a flag
Fahnenmast mFlaggenmast Fahnenstange f
  • The national flag fluttered proudly on the tall flagpole..Die Nationalflagge flatterte stolz am hohen Fahnenmast.
2.

land survey

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surveying instrument with red and white bands
TECH.US
Messlatte fVermessungsstab Nivellierlatte
  • The surveyor used a flagpole for accurate measurements.Der Vermesser benutzte eine Messlatte für genaue Messungen.
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Expressions with flagpole: examples in English and translations in German

ausprobieren
Let's run that up the flagpole and see what happens.
eine Idee auf die Probe stellen
Let's run this plan up the flagpole before deciding.
ausprobieren
testen
Let's run it up the flagpole and see the response.
Ideentest
Their running the new logo up the flagpole revealed mixed reactions.
Fahnenmastsitzen
Flagpole sitting was a popular stunt in the 1920s.

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  • flagpole: pole used to display a flag
    (objects) Fahnenmast
  • flagpole: surveying instrument with red and white bands
    (land survey) Messlatte

Synonyms and analogies of flagpole in English

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Examples of flagpole in a sentence

  • They raised the flag on the new flagpole.
  • The team set up a flagpole to mark the boundary.
  • Engineers placed a flagpole to guide the construction.

Translations of "flagpole" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derFahnenmastnm.

The flagpole needed adjustment to ensure the flag was flying upright.

Der Fahnenmast musste justiert werden, damit die Flagge richtig wehte.

dieFahnenstangenf.

The school arranged for a bucket truck to fix the flagpole's height.

Die Schule organisierte einen Hubsteiger, um die Höhe der Fahnenstange zu reparieren.

Flaggenmastn.

She chained herself to a flagpole at a nuclear test site.

Sie hat sich an einem Flaggenmast auf einer nuklearen Teststrecke angekettet.

dieMastnf.

The flag is raised and lowered using a mechanism incorporated into the flagpole.

Die Flagge wird mittels einer in den Mast eingebauten Vorrichtung aufgezogen und gesenkt.

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flagpole: Examples and translations in context

A bright red pennant fluttered atop the victorious team's flagpole.

Ein leuchtend roter Wimpel flatterte auf dem Fahnenmast des siegreichen Teams.

Flailing in the wind, the flagpole knocked over a nearby signpost.

Der Fahnenmast wehte im Wind und stieß ein nahes Schild um.

By the lakeside, a lone flagpole reflects in the peaceful waters.

Am Seeufer spiegelt ein einsamer Fahnenmast in den friedlichen Gewässern.

Amidst the bustling market, a small flagpole marks the entrance.

Mitten im geschäftigen Markt markiert ein kleiner Fahnenmast den Eingang.

The flagpole stood plumb, proudly displaying the colors in the gentle breeze.

Der Fahnenmast stand gerade und zeigte stolz die Farben im sanften Wind.

The tall flagpole stood plumb, flying colors proudly in the crisp autumn air.

Der hohe Fahnenmast stand lotrecht und wehte stolz die Farben in der frischen Herbstluft.

The school has a large flagpole out front for special events.

Die Schule hat einen großen Fahnenmast auf dem Vorplatz für besondere Anlässe.

During ceremonies, the flagpole is adorned with colorful flags representing different nations.

Bei Zeremonien wird der Fahnenmast mit bunten Flaggen verschiedener Nationen geschmückt.

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