Meaning flagship
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flagship


also flag-ship, 1670s, a warship bearing the flag of an admiral, vice-admiral, or rear-admiral, from flag (n.) + ship (n.). Properly, at sea, a flag is the banner by which an admiral is distinguished [..]
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flagship


(n) the chief one of a related group(n) the ship that carries the commander of a fleet and flies his flag
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flagship


A vessel used by the commanding officer of a group of naval ships.
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flagship


The sailing warship carrying the Admiral (or fleet commander) and his flag. Normally the most powerful ship in a squadron or fleet.
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flagship


The ship that carries an admiral's flag.
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flagship


The ship that carries an admiral's flag.
Source: marinewaypoints.com





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