The UK flag, known as the Union Jack, is typically hoisted on flagpoles at various locations, including government buildings, military bases, and public spaces. In the context of the British monarchy, it is flown at Buckingham Palace and other royal residences. The flag is also displayed during national events and ceremonies. Its usage is governed by specific protocols regarding when and where it can be flown.
Hoist and fly refer to the measurements of a flag. The hoist of a flag is the measurement of the side which is affixed to the halyard (rope). The fly of the flag is the measurement of the flag when extended perpendicular to the mast (flagpole). You could use the terms length and width, but hoist and fly are more descriptive and accurate.
They Had To Hoist The American Flag Up To The Top.
Rope and pulley.
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a pulley. Pulleys help to lift heavy objects with less effort by distributing the force needed to lift the flag.
The president of India hoists the flag on Republic Day
As a verb, raise or lift; as a dimension (of a flag) height (the side of the flag that lies alongside the pole is the hoist, and the part - usually the longer side - that extends to catch the breeze is the fly.
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