half-masts

A form of half-mast — The lowered position, half the height of a mast, at which a flag is flown when mourning, especially expressing respect for the deceased.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of half-mast
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half-masts. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/half-masts

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Chicago

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