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Labeled diagram of a flag on a pole, identifying parts such as finial, truck, flagstaff, halyard, hoist, canton, field or ground, fly, fly end, and fringe.

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…the staff is called the hoist, and the outer part is called the fly. A flag’s length (also called the fly) usually exceeds its width (hoist). The main portion of the flag, constituting all or most of its area, is called the field or ground. In addition, flags often have…
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…the staff is called the hoist, and the outer part is called the fly. A flag’s length (also called the fly) usually exceeds its width (hoist). The main portion of the flag, constituting all or most of its area, is called the field or ground. In addition, flags often have…
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