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BREAK FLAG [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
  • Naval Forces
  • Water Transport
DEF

The action of unfurling a flag which was bound in such a way as to be freed by a tug on its rope after being run close-up.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
  • Forces navales
  • Transport par eau
DEF

Déployer un drapeau qui avait été enroulé et hissé de façon à le libérer d'un simple coup donné sur la corde.

OBS

déferler un drapeau : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

OBS

On utilise le terme «drapeau» sur la terre ferme et le terme «pavillon» sur un navire.

Spanish

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