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ensign

/'ɛnsaɪn/

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noun
an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality
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national flag

type of:
allegory flag emblem
noun
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
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type of:
commissioned naval officer
noun
colors flown by a ship to show its nationality
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colors colours

Definition that contains ensign

commissioned (of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
lieutenant jg an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant and above ensign
lieutenant junior grade an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant and above ensign