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racing flag

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noun
a distinguishing flag flown by a yacht during the period of its participation in a race.
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Origin of racing flag

First recorded in 1855–60

Words nearby racing flag

racial unconscious, racinage, Racine, racing, racing car, racing flag, racing form, racing skate, racism, racist, rack
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How to use racing flag in a sentence

  • However small the boat, the racing flag should never be less than 10 inches wide by 8½ inches high.

    Yachting Vol. 1|Various.

  • If your boat wins, lower the racing flag, and hoist the club burgee with your winning flag one fathom below it.

    Yachting Vol. 1|Various.

  • If she do not win, sail home with the racing flag still flying, this being the label of your boat's raison d'tre.

    Yachting Vol. 1|Various.
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