house-flag

Meaning

A flag that uniquely identifies the company that owns or, occasionally, that operates a ship.

Example

And when the house-flag fluttered half-way to the deck and climbed again to the masthead, the soul of Hector McKaye would thrill.

And when the house-flag fluttered half-way to the deck and climbed again to the masthead, the soul of Hector McKaye would thrill.

Practice tips

• Practice house-flag out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.

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