distress flag
dis·tress flag
D d Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-stres flag]
- /dɪˈstrɛs flæg/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-stres flag]
- /dɪˈstrɛs flæg/
Definition of distress flag words
- noun distress flag any flag flown by a vessel to show that it is in distress, as an ensign flown at half-mast or upside down. 1
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Parts of speech for Distress flag
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
distress flag popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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