Ensign - definition, pronunciation, transcription

*
Amer.  |ˈensən|  American pronunciation of the word ensign
Brit.  |ˈensaɪn|  British pronunciation of the word ensign

noun

- a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
- an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality
- colors flown by a ship to show its nationality

Extra examples

...that ensign of tutorial authority, the hickory stick...

...fittingly, the organization promoting the welfare of marine life features a dolphin on its ensign...

Word forms

noun
singular: ensign
plural: ensigns
Current translation version is made automatically. You can suggest your own version. Changes will take effect after the administrator approves them.
Original text in English:
Our translation to English:
Community translations to English:
    This feature is allowed to authorized users only.
    Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
    Registration   Login   Home  
    ×