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jackstaff is a small vertical spar (pole) in the bow of a ship, on which a particular type of
flagA flag is a piece of fabric, often flown from a pole or mast, generally used symbolically for signaling or identification. It is most commonly used to symbolize a country...
, known as a jack, is flown.
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jackstaff is a small vertical spar (pole) in the bow of a ship, on which a particular type of
flagA flag is a piece of fabric, often flown from a pole or mast, generally used symbolically for signaling or identification. It is most commonly used to symbolize a country...
, known as a jack, is flown.