Nautical Term: Half-mast

Definition of Half-mast

The term ‘Half-mast’ refers to the position of a flag when it is lowered halfway down the flagpole as a sign of mourning or honor.

For example, The local community gathered at the town square to remember the fallen soldiers. The flags atop the town hall and the community center were lowered to Half-mast in respectful tribute.

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