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Defacing
Differencing a flag by adding something to it, such as a charge, a
badge, or writing. Used especially on colonial flags. Note that this
term does not have the usual meaning of "vandalizing" when
used in vexillology.
70
Denier Nylon
70 denier
high tenacity "bright nylon." This sturdy lightweight fabric
meets Government of Canada specifications and is the most popular
of all fabrics in Canada. It is suitable for outdoor use, flies easily
in the lightest breeze, and washes clean in the rain.
It has
a tight weave, making it opaque and giving the flag a sharper and
brighter image. It is most commonly used for printed flags.
200
Denier Nylon
This is truly an "all-weather" flag fabric. It has the same
characteristics as the 70 denier except it is approximately 3 times
heavier. It is used for appliqued (hand sewn), embroidered and printed
flags.
Device
Iis an emblem or design, usually on the fly.
Differencing
The design of a flag as a variation of another flag, either by changing
a color, adding or removing a charge, etc. Usually done to indicate
a close cultural, historical, or geographic tie. For example, the
flag of Italy was differenced from that of France by changing the
blue stripe to green.
Dipping
A method of saluting using a hand-held flag. The flagstaff is brought
down to an almost horizontal level, with the flag almost trailing
the ground, then raised smartly back to its original position. Most
only see this on one occasion: the opening ceremonies of the Olympic
Games.
Ensign
A flag flown at the stern of a ship, primarily for the identification
of the nationality of the vessel. The ensign may be the same flag
used as the national flag, or a specially designed version of the
national flag.
Nations
may have one ensign or several different ensigns which may be used
by various types of vessels (naval/war, state/government, civil/merchant)
as well as specially designed flags for various organizations (yacht
clubs, customs vessels, coastal authorities, etc.), or indicating
a status of a ship's captain or crew (naval reserve).
In some
countries, the term ensign includes flags not intended to be hoisted
on vessels.
French - pavillon
Spanish - pabellón, enseña
German - flagge
Russian - flag, kormovoi flag
Italian - bandiera
Dutch - natievlag
Polish - bandera
Danish - flag
Portuguese - pavilhão
Ensign
Staff
The staff at the stern of a ship.
Field
The background (predominant color) of a flag.
Fimbriation
A narrow line separating two other colors in a flag.
Finial
The ornament on the end of a flagstaff or flagpole.
Flag
A piece of cloth, varying in size, shape, color, and design, usually
attached at one edge to a staff or cord, and used as the symbol of
a nation, state, or organization, as a means of signaling, etc.; ensign;
standard; banner; pennant. - from Infoplease.com
Flag
Hoist
A group of signal flags attached to the same halyard and hoisted as
a unit.
Fly
The free end of a flag, farthest from the staff. The term is also
used for the horizontal length of the flag.
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