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 pocket flap pocket flap /ˈpɒkɪt flæp/

noun

  1. A flap that covers the access to a pocket  ( pocket flap )
    a flap that covers the access to a pocket
     The jacket had a pocket flap which added both style and protection for the contents.
    The jacket had a pocket flap which added both style and protection for the contents.


 flag flag /ˈflæg/

noun

  1. () Emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design  ( flag )
    emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
     In rugby, a flag is used by referees to signal an infringement or stoppage of play
    In rugby, a flag is used by referees to signal an infringement or stoppage of play
  2. () A listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.  ( masthead , flag )
    a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
  3. () Plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals  ( fleur-de-lis , iris , sword lily , flag )
    plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
     The blue iris flowers were stunning in the garden
    The blue iris flowers were stunning in the garden
  4. A conspicuously marked or shaped tail  ( flag )
    a conspicuously marked or shaped tail
  5. Stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones  ( flag , flagstone )
    stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
  6. Flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green  ( flag , pin )
    flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
     The golfer's approach shot landed just a few feet from the flag
    The golfer's approach shot landed just a few feet from the flag
  7. A rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device  ( flag , signal flag )
    a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device

verb

  1. () Provide with a flag  ( flag )
    provide with a flag
     Flag this file so that I can recognize it immediately
    Flag this file so that I can recognize it immediately
  2. () Communicate or signal with a flag  ( flag )
    communicate or signal with a flag
  3. Become less intense  ( ease off , flag , slacken off , ease up )
    become less intense
  4. Decorate with flags  ( flag )
    decorate with flags
     The building was flagged for the holiday
    the building was flagged for the holiday
  5. Droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness  ( flag , swag , droop , sag )
    droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness


 webbing webbing /ˈwɛbɪŋ/

noun

  1. A strong fabric woven in strips  ( webbing )
    a strong fabric woven in strips
     Soldiers often use webbing belts to attach their equipment.
    Soldiers often use webbing belts to attach their equipment.
  2. A narrow closely woven tape; used in upholstery or for seat belts  ( webbing )
    a narrow closely woven tape; used in upholstery or for seat belts
  3. Something forming a web (as between the toes of birds)  ( webbing )
    something forming a web (as between the toes of birds)


 Cape York Peninsula Cape York Peninsula /keɪp jɔːrk pəˈnɪnsələ/

noun

  1. A peninsula in Queensland in northeastern Australia between the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Coral Sea  ( Cape York Peninsula )
    a peninsula in Queensland in northeastern Australia between the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Coral Sea
     The Cape York Peninsula is a biodiversity hotspot with many unique species.
    The Cape York Peninsula is a biodiversity hotspot with many unique species.