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flag rank
noun
- naval rank above that of captain.
flag rank
noun
- the rank of a flag officer
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Word History and Origins
Origin of flag rank1
First recorded in 1890–95
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Example Sentences
The Russians know some of the key Alawite flag rank officers in the military quite well.
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In July of that year he attained flag rank, and was named second in command of the Channel fleet.
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A system of regulating promotion to flag rank, which has been in the main followed ever since, was introduced.
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The growth of what came afterwards to be called flag rank may easily be traced.
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The title of captain appears at first to have been given to an officer who held what we should call flag rank.
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The position is equivalent to flag rank, but is held by a captain.
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