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flagship
noun flag·ship \ˈflag-ˌship\
: the ship that carries the commander of a group of ships
: the best, largest, or most important one of a group of things (such as products, stores, etc.)
Full Definition of FLAGSHIP
1
: the ship that carries the commander of a fleet or subdivision of a fleet and flies the commander's flag
2
: the finest, largest, or most important one of a series, network, or chain <the company's flagship store>
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First Known Use of FLAGSHIP
1672
Rhymes with FLAGSHIP
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FLAGSHIP Defined for Kids
flagship
noun flag·ship \ˈflag-ˌship\
Definition of FLAGSHIP for Kids
: the ship carrying the commander of a group of ships and flying a flag that tells the commander's rank
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