What is another word for flagpole?
Pronunciation: [flˈaɡpə͡ʊl] (IPA) 
Flagpole is a noun that refers to a tall structure on which a flag is hoisted. Synonyms for the word flagpole include flagstaff, mast, pole, staff, standard, upright, pike, and stave. Flagstaff and mast both refer to the vertical support structures of ships, but can also be used to describe land-based flagpoles. Pole, staff and stave can be used to describe any long, slender structure that is used to support a flag or banner. The word standard derives from an old military term meaning a rallying point, and can be used to describe any tall object used as a symbol. Upright and pike also connote a sense of height, with upright referring to the vertical orientation and pike describing a tall, pointed structure.
