Ensign

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002046",
  "term": "Ensign",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The national flag flown on a vessel to indicate its country of registration and nationality. It is the principal flag displayed and is distinct from a jack, which is flown at the bow, or a house flag, which identifies the vessel's owner. By maritime custom, the ensign is flown from a staff at the stern when in port and from the gaff of the aftermost mast when at sea.",
  "synonyms": [
    "badge",
    "coronet",
    "second lieutenant",
    "first NATO commissioned officer grade above OF-0 trainee officer"
  ],
  "subject": "Marine and shipyard",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Ensign",
    "es": "enseña",
    "fr": "pavillon"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ensign/"
}