fiery cross

American  

noun

1. a burning cross, the rallying symbol of ancient Scotland and later of the Highlanders in case of war; later adopted by other organizations, including the Ku Klux Klan.

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fiery cross British  

noun

1. a burning cross, used as a symbol by the Ku Klux Klan

2. a wooden cross with ends charred or dipped in blood formerly used by Scottish Highlanders to summon the clans to battle

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Example Sentences

They point to the three bases it has already built on Mischief, Fiery Cross and Subi Reefs in the South China Sea, and the formidable naval forces it maintains on its south coast.

From BBC

Palawan is close to the newly established Chinese air naval bases that include harbors, runways, bunkers and underground munitions storage facilities in Subi Reef and Fiery Cross Reef in the Spratly Islands.

From Washington Times

Near Fiery Cross, more than 40 unspecified vessels could be seen apparently anchored.

From Seattle Times

Aquilino said the construction of missile arsenals, aircraft hangars, radar systems and other military facilities on Mischief Reef, Subi Reef and Fiery Cross appeared to have been completed but it remains to be seen if China will pursue the construction of military infrastructure in other areas.

From Seattle Times

In 2020, KQ-200 anti-submarine warfare aircraft also were deployed on a third island base on Fiery Cross Reef.

From Washington Times