PENNANT

Pennant

The commissioning pennant is a pennant flown from the masthead of a warship. The history of flying a commissioning pennant dates back to the days of chivalry with their trail pendants being flown from the mastheads of ships they commanded. Today, the commissioning pennants are hoisted on the day of commissioning and not struck until they are decommissioned. Some navies have a custom of flying a "paying off" or "decommissioning pennant," the length of which often reflects the length of service of the warship.

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pennant

Noun

  1. A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.
    1. The broad pennant flown by commodores.
    2. The church pennant indicating religious services are taking place aboard ship.
    3. The commissioning pennant flown on ceremonial occasions.
  2. The winning of a competition, represented by a flag.
    The New York Yankees have won the American League pennant far more often than any other team.
  3. A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.


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