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racing flag

American  

noun

  1. a distinguishing flag flown by a yacht during the period of its participation in a race.

Etymology

Origin of racing flag

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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Suddenly, a blonde beauty arrives carrying a racing flag in each hand.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2017

His campaign logo features a checkered racing flag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 5, 2016

Let me impress upon you, ladies, that a racing flag is a square flag, and that that is not a flag at all, but a burgee.

From The Queen's Cup by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

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