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31at half-mast — a flag that is at half mast has been lowered to the middle of a pole, often in order to show respect for someone who has died …
32Half-staff — or half mast describes a flag flying approximately halfway up a flagpole or ship s mast (though anywhere from one third to two thirds of the way up is acceptable, but see below). This is done in many countries as a symbol of respect, mourning, or …
33half — ► NOUN (pl. halves) 1) either of two equal or corresponding parts into which something is or can be divided. 2) either of two equal periods into which a match or performance is divided. 3) Brit. informal half a pint of beer. 4) informal a half… …
34mast — [ma:st US mæst] n [: Old English; Origin: mAst] 1.) a tall pole on which the sails or flags on a ship are hung 2.) BrE a tall metal tower that sends out radio and television signals ▪ a radio mast 3.) a tall pole on which a flag is hung →↑half… …
35half-staff — half′ staff′ n. naut. half mast • Etymology: 1595–1605 …
36half-staff — ☆ half staff [haf′staf′ ] n. HALF MAST …
37at half mast — at a position halfway below the top of a mast of a ship (of a sail); halfway down a flagpole to signify respect for the dead (of a flag) …
38raise a flag from half-mast — put up a flag that had been lowered half way down the pole …
39the flag was lowered to half-mast — flag was lowered half way down the flag pole, lowering of a flag as a symbol of mourning or commemoration …
40half — n., adj., & adv. n. (pl. halves) 1 either of two equal or corresponding parts or groups into which a thing is or might be divided. 2 colloq. = half back. 3 colloq. half a pint, esp. of beer etc. 4 either of two equal periods of play in sports. 5… …
