union jack

noun

a jack consisting of the union of a national flag or ensign, as the U.S. jack, which has the white stars and blue field of the union of the U.S. national flag.

(often initial capital letter) the British national flag.

any flag the overall design of which is a union.

Origin of union jack

First recorded in 1665–75

Words nearby union jack

Union flag, unionism, unionist, Unionist Party, unionize, union jack, union label, union language, union list, union-made, Union of South Africa

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Example sentences from the Web for union jack

A throb of joy gave new spirit to me when I saw the union-jack hanging over the door.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland|Various
A grave was dug, and the remains of the brave explorer, wrapped in the Union-jack, were gently placed therein.
Australian Heroes and Adventurers|William Pyke
Go, take charge of our vessel, and send me twenty of the best men of our crew fully armed—also a British Union-jack.
The Pirate City|R.M. Ballantyne
Every one had a share in a Union-jack pocket-handkerchief, which they were very proud of.
Australian Heroes and Adventurers|William Pyke

You must know that the Union-Jack represents the greatest nation in the world.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, January 14, 1893|Various

British Dictionary definitions for union jack

Union Jack

noun

a common name for Union flag

(often not capitals) a national flag flown at the jackstaff of a vessel

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单词	union jack
释义	union jack noun a jack consisting of the union of a national flag or ensign, as the U.S. jack, which has the white stars and blue field of the union of the U.S. national flag. (often initial capital letter) the British national flag. any flag the overall design of which is a union. Origin of union jack First recorded in 1665–75 Words nearby union jack Union flag, unionism, unionist, Unionist Party, unionize, union jack, union label, union language, union list, union-made, Union of South Africa Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for union jack A throb of joy gave new spirit to me when I saw the union-jack hanging over the door. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland\|Various A grave was dug, and the remains of the brave explorer, wrapped in the Union-jack, were gently placed therein. Australian Heroes and Adventurers\|William Pyke Go, take charge of our vessel, and send me twenty of the best men of our crew fully armed—also a British Union-jack. The Pirate City\|R.M. Ballantyne Every one had a share in a Union-jack pocket-handkerchief, which they were very proud of. Australian Heroes and Adventurers\|William Pyke You must know that the Union-Jack represents the greatest nation in the world. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, January 14, 1893\|Various British Dictionary definitions for union jack Union Jack noun a common name for Union flag (often not capitals) a national flag flown at the jackstaff of a vessel Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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