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What is the small flag flown by a ship to indicate its nationality called?
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Why is a small flag called a 'Jack'?
The small flagpole at the prow (front) of a ship is called the jack. Flags flown from this are called jack flags and are be necessity quite small. Royal Navy battleships traditionally fly the Union Flag from the jack (and the Royal Ensign from the stern), which is where the incorrect name (Union Jack) comes from.
Is it easier to fly a 747 than a Cessna 172?
No. Cessna is a small plane and can be flown easily even by a small boy. But a Boeing 747 is a much larger aircraft and can only be flown by experienced professionals.
What is the small box at the vertex called?
I believe that it's not called anything, it is just a symbol to indicate that the angle is a right angle (90 degrees)
In early notation the small marks used to indicate melodic pitches sung over a single syllable were called?
Nuemes
From where on a small motor cruiser should the red ensign be flown?
Most small motor boats fly the ensign from the stern of the boat, but it can also be flown from the mast when underway. For further information on this, research this topic under coast guard regulations.
Define the word 'hobby'?
An auxiliary activity. Also means the Small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds.
What does the prefix micro indicate?
extremely small
What helicopters can you fly at any age?
Only RC Helicopters can be flown at small age. That too is restricted to about 8 years. Real helicopters should only be flown by licensed pilots of age more than 18.
What nationality is last name paul?
It comes from Latin origins. It means "Small" when translated.
Why do some people write small?
People may write small for various reasons, such as trying to fit more information on a page, personal preference, or simply because they have developed a smaller handwriting style over time. It could also be influenced by the size and texture of the writing surface, the type of pen or pencil being used, or the individual's writing habits.
How can you indicate an angle is a right angle?
With a small square in its corner
What does ç mean in french?
the small sign resemblig a 5 under the 'c' in some French word is called "cédille". it is a marker to indicate that the c should not be pronounced like a K ('indicate'), but more softly like a S ('chance')
