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Lowering a flag
one flag width from the truck as in the case of half mast. Some jurisdictions have laws that discourage or prohibit the dipping of the national flag, including
Flag_dipping
Advisory rules for display and care of the American flag
The United States Flag Code establishes advisory rules for display and care of the national flag of the United States of America. It is part of Chapter
United_States_Flag_Code
Topics referred to by the same term
Dipping may refer to: Flag dipping, the movement of a flag as a signal Sheep dip, a solution of insecticide and fungicide for sheep Plunge dip, a device
Dipping
Flag designated for use on ships or at sea
and naval forces and have their origins in the era of sailing vessels. Flag dipping is done with the ensign. Ships usually wear their ensigns between the
Maritime_flag
Informal maritime traditions and practices
until everybody else is rescued, or die in the attempt Flag dipping – briefly lowering a ship's flag as a salute or sign of respect Man overboard – exclamation
Custom_of_the_sea
Topics referred to by the same term
designation of the Tupolev ANT-29 Flag dipping, to dip a flag that is being carried as a sign of respect or deference Plunge dip, a method of immersing livestock
Dip
themorningcall.com. Accessed October 28, 2011. Different Motives Sustained U.S. Flag-Dipping Refusal At Olympics, Historian Says. Pennsylvania State University. Accessed
List of flag bearers for the United States at the Olympics
List_of_flag_bearers_for_the_United_States_at_the_Olympics
The national flag of the United States, often referred to as the American flag or the U.S. flag, consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, alternating red
Flag_of_the_United_States
The national flag of India, colloquially called Tiraṅgā (the tricolour), is a horizontal rectangular tricolour flag, the colours being of India saffron
Flag_of_India
Aspect of military life
first one to dip their colors." Dipping first is a sign of disrespect as stated in the Flag Code: "No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United
Religious symbolism in the United States military
Religious_symbolism_in_the_United_States_military
The national flag of Ireland (Irish: bratach na hÉireann), frequently referred to in Ireland as "the tricolour" (an trídhathach) and elsewhere as the Irish
Flag_of_Ireland
The national flag of Germany is a tricolour consisting of three equal horizontal bands displaying the national colours of Germany: black, red, and gold
Flag_of_Germany
The national flag of Poland (flaga Polski [ˈfla.ɡa ˈpɔl.ski]) consists of two horizontal stripes of equal width, the upper one white and the lower one
Flag_of_Poland
The national flag of the Philippines (Filipino: Pambansang Watawat ng Pilipinas), also known as Three Stars and a Sun (Filipino: Tatlong Bituin at Isang
Flag_of_the_Philippines
U.S. state flag
of the flag's width. The normal width proportions of Russia's commercial flag were equal thirds. The Imperial eagle carried a scroll that dipped into the
Flag_of_Alaska
One of the character encodings used to transmit information by telegraphy
different way. The Chappe system had moveable arms, as if it were waving flags as in flag semaphore. The British system used an array of shutters that could
Telegraph_code
The flag of Singapore was adopted in 1959, the year Singapore became self-governing within the British Empire. Designed by a government committee led by
Flag_of_Singapore
Australian film director (1904–1963)
– via National Library of Australia. "John Farrow". 8 January 2020. "Flag dipped to honor film servicemen". The Australian Women's Weekly. 20 March 1943
John_Farrow
The flag of Grenada consists of two yellow triangles at the top and bottom and two green triangles at the hoist and fly. These are surrounded by a red
Flag_of_Grenada
King Richard the Lionheart of England gave de Burgh a coat of arms by dipping his finger into the blood of a Saracen slain at the feet of de Burgh and
Flag_of_Ulster
Multi-sport event held in London, England
not to take part in the ceremony. The United States' flag bearer, Ralph Rose, refused to dip the flag to King-Emperor Edward VII in the royal box. His fellow
1908_Summer_Olympics
Laws, practices and conventions that apply to the display of the Indian national flag
The Flag Code of India is a set of laws, practices and conventions that apply to the display of the national flag of India. Flag Code of India, 2002, has
Flag_Code_of_India
Painting by Jasper Johns
White Flag is an encaustic painting by the American artist Jasper Johns. Created in 1955, soon after his first flag painting, entitled simply Flag, it was
White_Flag_(painting)
Act of the Parliament of India
National flag means and includes — (a) a gross affront or indignity offered to the Indian National Flag; or (b) dipping the Indian National Flag in salute
Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971
Prevention_of_Insults_to_National_Honour_Act,_1971
incidents at the amusement parks and water parks that are operated by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. In some cases, these incidents occurred while
Incidents_at_Six_Flags_parks
Sporting event delegation
the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2015. "'This Flag Dips for No Earthly King': The Mysterious Origins of an American Myth". International
Ireland_at_the_Olympics
of Hamburg are welcomed or bid farewell by dipping the Hamburg flag and by hoisting the international flag signal for "bon voyage" (letters U and W).
Willkomm-Höft
The flag of the United States Marine Corps is the flag used to represent the U.S. Marine Corps, as well as its subsidiary units and formations. The official
Flag of the United States Marine Corps
Flag_of_the_United_States_Marine_Corps
American track and field athlete (1885–1913)
ceremony Rose, the U.S. flag bearer, refused (supported by a majority of his mostly Irish-American teammates) to dip the flag towards the royal box, as
Ralph_Rose
University in New Zealand
Lockwood – architectural designer, designer of the Silver fern flag (DipDArch and DipArchTech) Ross McEwan – banker, CEO of National Australia Bank Claire
Massey_University
The flag of the Russian-American Company, first adopted in 1806, consisted of a variation of the horizontal white-blue-red tricolor of the flag of Russia
Flag of the Russian-American Company
Flag_of_the_Russian-American_Company
Species of flowering plant
Trimezia northiana, synonym Neomarica northiana, also known as North's false flag or walking iris, is a flowering plant, native to Brazil, with a rhizomatous
Trimezia_northiana
United States maritime flag
States, referred to as the Union Jack by the U.S. Navy, is a maritime jack flag flown on the bow of U.S. vessels that are moored or anchored. In addition
Jack_of_the_United_States
Type of military unit
departmental flags salute by dipping (leaning the flag forward). However, with the exception of a response to a naval salute, the United States national flag renders
Colour_guard
Athletics competitor
Ralph Rose refused to dip the flag to King Edward VII. Sheridan is supposed to have supported Rose by explaining "This flag dips to no earthly king," and
Martin_Sheridan
Flag signalling, such as semaphore or flaghoist, used by various navies
Naval flag signalling covers various forms of flag signalling, such as semaphore or flaghoist, used by various navies; distinguished from maritime flag signalling
Naval_flag_signalling
Increased short-run support for a leader in crisis or war
In political science, the rally 'round the flag effect, also referred to as the rally 'round the flag syndrome, is the phenomenon of increased short-run
Rally_'round_the_flag_effect
Flag flying below the summit of a ship mast, a pole on land, or a pole on a building
merchant ships "dip" their ensigns to half-mast when passing an RAN vessel or a ship from the navy of any allied country. The flag of Bangladesh flew
Half-mast
American singer, songwriter, and actress (born 1999)
Savage X Fenty Show. On September 9, 2021, Carpenter released "Skinny Dipping", the lead single from her then-forthcoming fifth studio album. She released
Sabrina_Carpenter
Most populous city in the United States
billion).... The number of people employed in New York publishing houses dipped by 1.7% between 2010 and 2020, falling to 11,500." Majid, Aisha. "Top 25
New_York_City
FISH Poland 8D EXV FitsAir EXPOAVIA Sri Lanka FSX Flagship Express Services FLAG United States F8 FLE Flair Airlines FLAIR Canada WAF Flamenco Airways FLAMENCO
List_of_airline_codes
American artist and victims' advocate
despite her injuries. She dipped the stumps of her forearms in mud and held them up to slow the bleeding, then attempted to flag down drivers for help. After
Mary_Vincent_(artist)
King Karl March C. Unruh New York Military Band 1914 2175 The Bonnie Blue Flag Polk Miller & His Old South Quartet 1914 2176 Laughing Song Polk Miller &
List of Edison Blue Amberol Records: Popular Series
List_of_Edison_Blue_Amberol_Records:_Popular_Series
2022 studio album by Sabrina Carpenter
instead kept private. The album was accompanied by five singles – "Skinny Dipping", "Fast Times", "Vicious", "Because I Liked a Boy" and "Nonsense". To promote
Emails_I_Can't_Send
Political party in the United Kingdom
bringing illegal migrants to the UK, and another campaigner calling the LGBT flag "degenerate". Sunak responded that hearing the racist slur against him "hurts
Reform_UK
Country in North Africa
staple of nearly every meal and is commonly used as an edible utensil for dipping and scooping rather than simply accompanying dishes. Cheesemaking in Egypt
Egypt
American dish of spicy chicken wings
carrot sticks), and blue cheese dipping sauce on the side. Ranch dressing, however, is the most popular wing dipping sauce in the United States. Food
Buffalo_wing
Country in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
only exception to this being in 2012 when support for the Soviet Union dipped below 50 percent. A 2018 poll showed that 66% of Russians regretted the
Soviet_Union
Flags, coats of arms, and other signals used to aid in military navigation
In military organizations, the practice of carrying colours, standards, flags, or guidons, both to act as a rallying point for troops and to mark the
Military colours, standards and guidons
Military_colours,_standards_and_guidons
decline in the handicrafts and handloom sectors, due to reduced demand and dipping employment. After the removal of international restrictions by the Charter
Economy_of_India
Episode 10) (December 22, 1986) My World and Welcome to It "Rally Round the Flag" (Season 1, Episode 14) (December 15, 1969) Mythic Quest "The 12 Hours of
List of United States Christmas television episodes
List_of_United_States_Christmas_television_episodes
Dutch Caribbean island
needed] Due to its history, the geology of Bonaire is dominated by gently dipping carbonate rocks ranging in age from Cretaceous (≈90-100 million years ago
Bonaire
video game series as the Mammoth Patriot, featuring extravagant American flag decals and a description on an in-game website stating "The original and
List of automobiles notable for negative reception
List_of_automobiles_notable_for_negative_reception
[Car 2nd 202] was named for skinny dipping and wailing loons. 1970s Chilkoot Trail hikers sometimes skinny dipped and sometimes heard loons wail at this
List of White Pass and Yukon Route locomotives and cars
List_of_White_Pass_and_Yukon_Route_locomotives_and_cars
American actress (born 1949)
Von Westphalen / Marion Card 2006 The House of Usher Mrs. Thatcher 2006 Flags of Our Fathers Mother Gagnon 2006 Factory Girl Julia Warhol 2006 These Days
Beth_Grant
Capital of France
in the world by international traffic and it is the hub for the nation's flag carrier, Air France. Beauvais-Tillé Airport, located 69 km (43 mi) north
Paris
Indian election
Apoorva (20 May 2026). "Vijay government scraps tender within hours as DMK flags 6-hour bidding window". India Today. Retrieved 27 May 2026. "BJP criticises
2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
2026_Tamil_Nadu_Legislative_Assembly_election
Son of Hindu god Hanuman
princely state of Porbandar, therefore, had the image of Hanuman on their royal flag. Temples dedicated to Makaradhwaja can be found in India, especially in Gujarat
Makaradhwaja
Highest court of jurisdiction in the US
2017. Retrieved October 2, 2018. Mauro, Tony (October 21, 2005). "Roberts Dips Toe into Cert Pool". Legal Times. Archived from the original on June 2, 2009
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
Defunct steel roller coaster
at Six Flags Great America, was demolished in 2002. After departing the station, the train crossed a transfer track and traveled down a small dip, then
Great American Scream Machine (Six Flags Great Adventure)
Great_American_Scream_Machine_(Six_Flags_Great_Adventure)
Former Royal Navy Dockyard in Kent, England
railway workshop. The Galvanising Shop c. 1890. Galvanising is a process of dipping steel in molten zinc to prevent it from rusting. There were baths of acid
Chatham_Dockyard
Theme park in Valencia, California
Six Flags Magic Mountain, formerly known and colloquially referred to as simply Magic Mountain, is a 209-acre (85 ha) amusement park located in unincorporated
Six_Flags_Magic_Mountain
Species of aquatic flowering plant
fumigation reduces enzymatic browning and therefore ensures rhizome quality. Dipping the rhizomes in a salt solution prevents oxidation and bacterial reproduction
Nelumbo_nucifera
Amusement park in Darien Center, New York
Six Flags Darien Lake is a 1,200-acre (4.86 km2) amusement park and resort located in Darien Center, New York. Six Flags Darien Lake features an amusement
Six_Flags_Darien_Lake
Country in the Caribbean
Emigration has continued into the 2020s, with the national population dipping below 10 million for the first time since 1980 in 2025. This signifies
Cuba
State in southwestern India
year. A common characteristic of these festivals is the hoisting of a holy flag which is brought down on the final day of the festival after immersing the
Kerala
Country in North America
remittances from Mexican citizens working in the US are significant; after dipping during the 2008 Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 they
Mexico
City in Ontario, Canada
Architectural Conservancy of Ontario. London is also home to StarTech.com, Diply, video game companies like Digital Extremes, Big Blue Bubble and Big Viking
London,_Ontario
citizens, wearing "I love HK police" T-shirts and waving the Chinese national flag, assaulted people perceived to be protesters on 14 September in Fortress
2019–2020_Hong_Kong_protests
Japanese biological and chemical warfare unit (1936–1945)
Engineer Hisato Yoshimura conducted experiments by taking captives outside, dipping various appendages into water of varying temperatures, and allowing the
Unit_731
Swiss tennis player (born 1981)
(since 1990) ATP Awards 2004 Summer Olympics national flag bearers 2008 Summer Olympics national flag bearers See: See also: 100 Greatest of All Time. The
Roger_Federer
Maritime communication method
("blinker"), flag semaphore, radiotelegraphy, and radiotelephony. The International Code is the most recent evolution of a wide variety of maritime flag signalling
International_Code_of_Signals
American regional sauce
sauce as a limited time offering in their US locations. Alongside the dipping sauce's release, they hosted a media campaign pairing with multiple content
Mumbo_sauce
each of the flues, and in the backyard, Dick Washburn shows us a unique dipping tank for stripping one of the house's old mantles of paint. In the relative
List of This Old House episodes (seasons 11–20)
List_of_This_Old_House_episodes_(seasons_11–20)
2013 studio album by Black Flag
What The… is the seventh studio album by American hardcore punk band Black Flag. The album was originally announced to be released on November 5, 2013, with
What_The...
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016
Martin, Iain; Porter, Andrew (10 December 2007). "David Cameron flies the flag for Britain". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 10 January
David_Cameron
National airline of Malaysia
Berhad, operating as Malaysia Airlines (Malay: Penerbangan Malaysia), is the flag carrier of Malaysia, headquartered at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Malaysia_Airlines
Indian state election
the previous election. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) received a dip in vote share and lost their lone seat. Pinarayi Vijayan became the first
2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election
2021_Kerala_Legislative_Assembly_election
American action-comedy television series (1979–1985)
flag), Bubba Watson announced that he would remove the Confederate flag from the roof of the General Lee 1 and repaint it with the U.S. national flag
The_Dukes_of_Hazzard
American procedural drama series parts
Final Ratings: 'Chicago Fire' Rises to Tie Series Debut, 'The X Factor' Dips + 'The Middle' & 'Arrow' Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original
List_of_Chicago_Fire_episodes
2018 film by Bryan Singer
"Bohemian Rhapsody review: 'Malek's energy and conviction overcome the dramatic dips of a film that's far from perfect'". Irish Independent. Retrieved 28 October
Bohemian_Rhapsody_(film)
Governor of Kentucky since 2019
not support an assault weapons ban. He said he would instead support a red flag law authorizing courts to allow police to temporarily confiscate firearms
Andy_Beshear
Political party in India
The most common flag used by the party is predominantly saffron with a stripe of green in the left. Within the Saffron part of the flag, the lotus symbol
Bharatiya_Janata_Party
Season of American television series
(October 12, 2022). "Tuesday Ratings: CBS Most Watched; 'The Rookie: Feds' Dips on ABC; Respectable Opening for 'The Winchesters' on The CW". Programming
FBI:_Most_Wanted_season_4
2019 American superhero drama television series
Adrian Veidt, formerly known as the vigilante Ozymandias, launched a false flag attack on New York City by creating an alien-looking squid monster which
Watchmen_(TV_series)
Capital city of the Indian Union Territory of Pondicherry
67 in). Winters are very warm, with highs of 30 °C (86 °F) and lows often dipping to around 18–20 °C (64–68 °F). In 2012, the Ministry of Power inaugurated
Pondicherry
Various types of matches used in professional wrestling
and no pinfalls. The flag match is essentially the professional wrestling version of capture the flag. For the match two flags are placed on opposite
Professional wrestling match types
Professional_wrestling_match_types
knock down a line drive, as if flagging down a moving vehicle. "Cowens twice went to the warning track in the outfield to flag down drives by Milwaukee hitters
Glossary_of_baseball_terms
original on 5 November 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2022. "Japan | History, Flag, Map, Population, & Facts". Britannica.com. 31 May 2024. Archived from the
Economy_of_Japan
Scientific and cultural information about nudity of human children
Privacy". Athletic Business. Tarapacki, Thomas (26 July 2018). "When skinny dipping was required". ampoleagle.com. Retrieved 31 October 2025. Weinberg, H.
Childhood_nudity
Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali in India
patronage of the deity is disputed. Pilgrims to the site practice a holy dipping event called Snan Yatra in the temple's Kundupukur tank. In 1835 Kashinath
Kalighat_Temple
Indian state election
Kaliabor, Tarun Gogoi, became the Chief Minister of Assam. His brother, Dip Gogoi, the winner from Titabar assembly constituency, resigned from his seat
2001 Assam Legislative Assembly election
2001_Assam_Legislative_Assembly_election
Kenyan long-distance runner (born 1984)
'How could Eliud not finish?' But Eliud we celebrate you. You have held our flag high." Kipchoge competed in the 2025 New York City Marathon, finishing 17th
Eliud_Kipchoge
Landon September 26, 1977 (1977-09-26) 4007 When Laura and Mary go skinny-dipping with their friend, Ellen Taylor, some boys come by to get a glimpse. The
List of Little House on the Prairie episodes
List_of_Little_House_on_the_Prairie_episodes
German footballer (born 1988)
of Uyghurs in China. It was written over a backdrop of the East Turkestan flag and in it, he also criticised Muslim countries for not speaking out about
Mesut_Özil
Method of flag signaling
historical form of flag signaling that passes messages by waving a single flag. It differs from flag semaphore in that it uses one flag rather than two,
Wigwag_(flag_signals)
Ethnic group in West Africa
East Africa and the Balkans. "Flag of the Stateless Nations". Stateless-nations.com. Retrieved 2022-08-07. "Hausa ethnic flag". www.fotw.us. Archived from
Hausa_people
Netflix political thriller by Debora Cahn
Hal spends time with Dennison's sister Cecilia, they kiss while skinny dipping in a pond, and Hal confesses the incident to Kate. The Iranian ambassador's
The Diplomat (American TV series)
The_Diplomat_(American_TV_series)
Businesses owned by Donald Trump
Retrieved July 19, 2024. LaFraniere, Sharon (July 17, 2024). "A Fist Pump and a Flag: Trump Sneakers for Sale". The New York Times. Retrieved July 19, 2024. Pengelly
The_Trump_Organization
Annual parade, held 31 August
and Regimental) are dipped and the National Anthem, Negaraku, is played by the military band, as a flypast of the National Flag is also done at the same
Malaysian Independence Day parade
Malaysian_Independence_Day_parade
FLAG DIPPING
FLAG DIPPING
Girl/Female
Australian, Hindu, Indian
Flag
Boy/Male
Indian
Flag
Boy/Male
American, British, English, Scottish
Flag; Ensign Bearer
Female
Scottish
Feminine form of Scottish Gaelic Teà rlach, TEÀRLAG means "instigator."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Till End
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
A Flag
Surname or Lastname
English (East Anglia) and Jewish (Ashkenazic)
English (East Anglia) and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : metonymic occupational name for someone who grew, sold, or treated flax for weaving into linen cloth, from (respectively) Middle English flax, German Flachs.
Girl/Female
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit, Traditional
Flag
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Insignia; Banner; Flag
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Flag
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Punjabi
Flag; An Ensign
Boy/Male
Indian
Flag
Boy/Male
Arabic, Iranian
Flag Holder
Boy/Male
Tamil
Vijayketu | விஜயகேதà¯
Flag of victory
Vijayketu | விஜயகேதà¯
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Flag; Banner; Flower
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Steady; Strong; Flag
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Flag; Leadership; Inspired by the the Flag
Boy/Male
Hindu
Flag of victory
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from places such as Flagg in Derbyshire and Flags in Nottinghamshire, named from Old English flage or Old Norse flaga ‘slab’, or from Old Norse flag ‘turf’, ‘sod’.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Flag Holder
FLAG DIPPING
FLAG DIPPING
Boy/Male
Hindu
One who gives charity, A name of Lord Ganesh
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Traditional
Light of Knowledge
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Giving
Male
English
English occupational surname transferred to forename use, CARVER means "carver" of wood or stone.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Finnish, German, Scandinavian, Spanish
Powerful Leader; Strong Power; Healthy Power; Peaceful Ruler; Ruler Forever; Rich
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a lost or unidentified minor place, possibly in East Anglia, where the name is most common, and probably so called from Old English gÄra ‘gore’, ‘triangular piece of land’ + wudu ‘wood’.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord Hanuman
Boy/Male
Indian
Noble, Famous, Eminent, Outstanding
Boy/Male
German, Turkish
High
Girl/Female
Indian, Sikh
A Part of Light
FLAG DIPPING
FLAG DIPPING
FLAG DIPPING
FLAG DIPPING
FLAG DIPPING
v. t.
To cause to lag; to slacken.
v. t.
To furnish or deck out with flags.
n.
To beat with a flap; to strike.
v. t.
To make flat; to flatten; to level.
v. i.
To become flat, or flattened; to sink or fall to an even surface.
superl.
Below the true pitch; hence, as applied to intervals, minor, or lower by a half step; as, a flat seventh; A flat.
v. t.
To signal to with a flag; as, to flag a train.
n.
A flat stone used for paving.
v. t.
To lay with flags of flat stones.
v. t.
To convey, as a message, by means of flag signals; as, to flag an order to troops or vessels at a distance.
v. t.
To skin; to strip off the skin or surface of; as, to flay an ox; to flay the green earth.
superl.
Not sharp or shrill; not acute; as, a flat sound.
n.
A cloth usually bearing a device or devices and used to indicate nationality, party, etc., or to give or ask information; -- commonly attached to a staff to be waved by the wind; a standard; a banner; an ensign; the colors; as, the national flag; a military or a naval flag.
adv.
In a flat manner; directly; flatly.
n.
A flat-bottomed boat, without keel, and of small draught.
v. t.
To let droop; to suffer to fall, or let fall, into feebleness; as, to flag the wings.
n.
A defect; a fault; as, a flaw in reputation; a flaw in a will, in a deed, or in a statute.
n.
Something broad and flat in form
v. i.
To droop; to grow spiritless; to lose vigor; to languish; as, the spirits flag; the streugth flags.
n.
That which flags or hangs down loosely.