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A point some distance below the top of a mast or staff; as, a flag a half-mast (a token of mourning, etc.).

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  1. n. A point some distance below the top of a mast or staff; as, a flag a half-mast (a token of mourning, etc.).
  2. n. a position some distance below the top of a mast to which a flag is lowered in mourning or to signal distress
  3. A point some distance below the top of a mast or staff; as, a flag a half-mast (a token of mourning, etc.).
  4. A point some distance below the top of a mast or staff; as, aflag a half-mast (a token of mourning, etc.).
  5. n. a position some distance below the top of a mast to which a flag is lowered in mourning or to signal distress