mail flag

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [meyl flag]
- /meɪl flæg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [meyl flag]
- /meɪl flæg/

Definitions of mail flag words

noun mail flag a flag of the International Code of Signals symbolizing the letter Y, flown alone by a ship to indicate that it is carrying mail: a square flag with red and yellow diagonal stripes. 1
noun mail flag any of various other flags indicating that a ship is carrying mail. 1

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Parts of speech for Mail flag

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mail flag popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% 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.

mail flag usage trend in Literature

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