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Definition of flagman

flagman

/ˈflæɡ.mən/
flag · man
Plural:flagmen
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flagman Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A worker who uses flags or hand-held signs to direct traffic or signal to drivers, especially at a road construction site, railway crossing, or racecourse.

Example

"The flagman held up a slow-moving sign to guide motorists safely past the paving crew."

2

An official in various sports, such as auto racing or soccer, who uses a flag to signal the start or end of a race, indicate course hazards, or alert the referee to an infraction.

Example

"The flagman waved the checkered flag as the lead car crossed the finish line."

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• Rhymes for flagman

• Nearby Words

flagger
flagging
flagmaker
flagman
flagon
flagpole
flagrant

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flagman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flagman
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