(nautical) a flag (of the country being visited) flown by a visiting vessel as a token of respect, as well as the vessel's own national or house flag.

plural of flag-bearer

plural of flag complex

(of a ship, airline etc) To be registered in a particular country and display that country's flag as a result. / (idiomatic) To support one's country enthusiastically.

(Indian subcontinent) A meeting held between local commanders on, or near to, a political border to resolve border conflicts.

A form of telegraphy, using hand-held flags or similar, typically used at sea

(nautical, obsolete) A flag flown from the top of the mast of a sailing ship.

Alternative form of flag-bearer

plural of flag-burning

(Southern US) The Confederate battle flag / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rebel, flag.