Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

handflag

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: hand-flag
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A flag held in the hand and used for semaphore signalling.

Example Sentences

"When making a sign with handflags the line between the shoulder and the point of the handflag stave must be absolutely straight, as shown in the diagrams."

Etymology

hand + flag

Inflected Forms

handflags (plural)

Questions

What does handflag mean?: A flag held in the hand and used for semaphore signalling.
Where does handflag come from?: hand + flag

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