Lexic.us

Definition of Code flag

1. Noun. One of an international code of flag signals used between ships.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Code Flag

Literary usage of Code flag

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The U. S. Coal Industry, 1970-1990: Two Decades of Change (1992)
"May be used with code flag alpha (flag A), but cannot be used in lieu of flag A. The Coast Guard recommends that the red- and-white diver's flag be ..."

2. The Merchant Marine Manual by Eugene Edward O'Donnell (1918)
"When ship A has been answered by the vessel she is addressing, she proceeds with the signal which she desires to make, first hauling down her code flag if ..."

3. Uttmark's Guide to the United States Local Inspectors Examination for by Fritz E. Uttmark (1918)
"What is the Meaning of code flag Over E, F, and G? code flag over E is the Alphabetical Signal No. 1, indicating that the flags hoisted after it until ..."

4. House Documents, Otherwise Publ. as Executive Documents: 13th Congress, 2d by United States Congress. House (1885)
"19th day, International code, flag. 20th day, International code, ... 17th day, International code, flag. (¡24. A day's practice will consist of at least ..."

5. Nautical Almanac by Riggs & Brother, Philadelphia (1900)
"When used as the " code flag " it is to be hoisted under the ensign. V DISTINGUISHING SIGNAL." Until the final abolition of the old Code, on January 1, ..."

6. U. S. Navy Diving Manual: Air Diving (1999)
"IK3: "I require a diverto place collision mat IN4: "I require a diver to clear my anchor.1 code flag (Note 1) 10: 'I have no diver. ..."

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