Meaning of houseflag | Babel Free

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Noun. [B2]

Examples

“The houseflag was dipped and raised and dipped again by both ; the red ensign was dipped ; and the homeward-bound sounded her monosyllable three times, to which our own⟳ whistle replied in equal number⟳.”

“Many of the smaller vessels, and these often are the subject of the most lively painters, were owned by individuals or groups of individuals who did not aspire to a houseflag to indicate⟳ their ownership.”

“The venerable North Atlantic line adopted this logo in 1972 as part of its change⟳ of identity to Holland America Cruises. The logo is found on Holland America printed materials and on the line's houseflag from that date⟳ until late 1984.”

“The United States Lines' history begins in 1921, but generations of sea tradition are behind the great modern ships which carry⟳ the blue spread-eagle houseflag across the Atlantic.”

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