black flag


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
black flag
noun
  • 1 historical a pirate's ensign, featuring a white skull and crossbones on a black background.
  • 2 historical a black flag hoisted outside a prison to announce an execution.
  • 3 Motor Racing a black flag used to signal to a driver that he must stop at the pits as a punishment for a misdemeanour.
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