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| pen·nant [ pénnənt ] (plural pen·nants) |
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1. triangular flag displayed on ship: a small narrow triangular flag displayed on boats and ships for identification and signaling
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2. flag resembling ship's pennant: a flag that has a shape similar to a ship's pennant
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3. nautical
Same as pendantn (sense 6)
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4. North America flag symbolizing sports championship: in some sports, especially baseball, a flag that symbolizes a championship
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5. North America championship symbolized by pennant: a championship that is symbolized by a pennant
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| [Early 17th century. Blend of pennon + pendant] |
