Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun flagpole

2 senses of flagpole

Sense 1
range pole, ranging pole, flagpole -- (surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors)
       => surveying instrument, surveyor's instrument -- (an instrument used by surveyors)

Sense 2
flagpole, flagstaff -- (a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised)
       => staff -- (a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose; "he walked with the help of a wooden staff")