definition of
flag

[1] #1 flag n. emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design. wn

[2] #2 flag n. [masthead] a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.. wn

[3] #3 flag v. communicate or signal with a flag. wn

[4] #4 flag v. provide with a flag; "Flag this file so that I can recognize it immediately". wn

[5] #5 flag n. [iris, fleur-de-lis, sword lily] plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals. wn