foreign-flag

[ fawr-in-flag, for- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

(of a vessel or aircraft) having a registry under a nationality other than one's own:
rivalry between U.S.-flag freighters and foreign-flag ships.
(especially of a ship) owned by a national of one country and registered under the maritime laws of another country:
Some foreign-flag vessels are actually owned by American shipping companies.

One small fellow proudly flourished the Stars and Stripes, which was the only foreign flag among the thousands in the procession.

I always have a great sympathy with Britishers who have burnt their boats and are obliged to live under a foreign flag.

Some distance out, a great sailing ship that flew a foreign flag rode at anchor.

We lend you our capital on much easier terms than we would ask if you were under a foreign flag.

If brought under a foreign flag said articles shall pay double the amounts specified above.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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