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A small flag; a pennon. The narrow, / long, pennant (called also whip or coach whip) is a long, narrow piece of bunting, carried at the masthead of a government vessel in commission. The board pennant is an oblong, nearl…

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  1. n. A small flag; a pennon. The narrow, / long, pennant (called also whip or coach whip) is a long, narrow piece of bunting, carried at the masthead of a government vessel in commission. The board pennant is an oblong, nearly square flag, carried at the masthead of a commodore's vessel.
  2. n. A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.
  3. n. the award given to the champion
  4. n. a flag longer than it is wide (and often tapering)
  5. n. a long flag; often tapering
  6. (a) A small flag; a pennon. The narrow, or long, pennant (called also whip or coach whip) is a long, narrow piece of bunting, carried at the masthead of a government vessel in commission. The board pennant is an oblong, nearly square flag, carried at the masthead of a commodore's vessel. "With flags and pennants trimmed." Drayton. (b) A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.
  7. Same as Pinnate.
  8. n:100 n. the award given to the champion n. a flag longer than it is wide (and often tapering) n. a long flag; often tapering