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Meaning of "flagger" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FLAGGER

flagger  [ˈflæɡə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FLAGGER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Flagger is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FLAGGER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

flagger

Traffic guard

A traffic guard, traffic controller, flagman, or flagger is a person who directs traffic through a construction site or other temporary traffic control zone past an area using signs or flags. They are responsible for maintaining the safety and efficiency of traffic, as well as the safety of road workers, while allowing construction, accident recovery or other tasks to proceed. Traffic guard are commonly used to control traffic when two way roads are reduced to one lane, and traffic must alternate in direction. Their duties are to direct traffic to safer areas where construction, accidents, and severe traffic are taking place. In addition they have to moderate the traffic density to not cause traffic jams. They guide motorists to follow the traffic laws; but may not be able to enforce the law. Most traffic guards are seen as construction workers; but in some nations, they dress or perform as security guards and police officers.

Definition of flagger in the English dictionary

The definition of flagger in the dictionary is someone who signals something with a flag or their hands.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FLAGGER


bagger
ˈbæɡə
blagger
ˈblæɡə
bragger
ˈbræɡə
carpetbagger
ˈkɑːpɪtˌbæɡə
cragger
ˈkræɡə
dagger
ˈdæɡə
dragger
ˈdræɡə
gagger
ˈɡæɡə
Jagger
ˈdʒæɡə
lagger
ˈlæɡə
nagger
ˈnæɡə
quagga
ˈkwæɡə
ragga
ˈræɡə
saggar
ˈsæɡə
sagger
ˈsæɡə
sandbagger
ˈsændˌbæɡə
stagger
ˈstæɡə
swagger
ˈswæɡə
tagger
ˈtæɡə
wagger
ˈwæɡə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FLAGGER

flagellatory
flagelliferous
flagelliform
flagellin
flagellomania
flagellomaniac
flagellum
flageolet
flageolet bean
flagged
flaggier
flaggiest
flagginess
flagging
flaggingly
flaggy
flagitate
flagitation
flagitious
flagitiously

WORDS THAT END LIKE FLAGGER

agger
bigger
blogger
cloak-and-dagger
debugger
digger
double dagger
flogger
footdragger
hugger
jogger
ligger
logger
Munro-bagger
outrigger
tigger
trigger
wigwagger
yagger
zigzagger

Synonyms and antonyms of flagger in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «flagger» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FLAGGER

Find out the translation of flagger to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of flagger from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «flagger» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

标志程序
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

flagger
570 millions of speakers

English

flagger
510 millions of speakers

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flagger
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

flagger
280 millions of speakers

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flagger
278 millions of speakers

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flagger
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফ্ল্যাগার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

flagger
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penanda
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Flaggenläufer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フラガ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

플래
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Flagger
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

flagger
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கொடியிடுவதில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ध्वजचिन्ह
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Muhbir
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

flagger
65 millions of speakers

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Flagger
50 millions of speakers

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flagger
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Flagger
30 millions of speakers
el

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flagger
15 millions of speakers
af

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flagger
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

flagger
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Flagger
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of flagger

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FLAGGER»

The term «flagger» is regularly used and occupies the 61.083 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FLAGGER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about flagger

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FLAGGER»

Discover the use of flagger in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to flagger and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Guidelines for Design and Operation of Nighttime Traffic ...
to the flagger's belt or to the staff of the stop-slow paddle to make the devices immediately available in an emergency. 2.5.1.6 Speed Control Experience has shown that flaggers can produce small speed reductions by drivers, especially when ...
James E. Bryden, Douglas J. Mace, 2002
2
A Flagger's Journey
Although he had heard some rumors that amidst the crowd was a flagger from his hometown with a $10,000.00 dinghy, but as far as he knew, no flagger had ever gotten the chance to see it. That would always remain a joke in itself. Although ...
"P.E." & Dr. Blake Steidler
3
Little Flagger at the Races
Marylin Mills. fw the drivers are going into their pits since the caution flag is out. Some drivers say, // "Give me four tires!! "Get me two tires!"! other drivers shout] ) Inside the track are the pits. Each driver has a.
Marylin Mills, 2005
4
Practices for Wayside Rail Transit Worker Protection
Flagger 1 is stationed 500 ft before the work area to remove and replace the portable trip or the warning device with the red flag with each passing vehicle. This flagger is also responsible for signaling to operators when to stop and when to ...
Christopher A. Kozub, 2012
5
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices: Inserts Only
Option: The distances shown in Table 6E-l. which provides information regarding the stopping sight distance as a function of speed, may be used for the location of a flagger station. These distances may he increased for downgrades and other ...
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 2003
6
Fire Service Operations for the Southeastern Tornados - ...
Flagger Location distance to stop at the intended stopping point or slow to merge lanes . Refer back to Table 7 .1 to review the stopping sight distance as a function of speed and thus determine the flagger location . The flagger should be far ...
US Fire Administration
7
How to Produce a Team Roping
FLAGGER: The flagger is your umpire who knows the rules of team roping. Besides dropping the flag signaling for the time keeper to stop the clock, the flagger judges the roping run. One of the rules that the flagger needs to be aware of is the ...
Don Porco, 2011
8
Highway Scene Safety
A flagger emergency is a situation that has or is about to develop that endangers a flagger or the traffic management area. The following are examples: Flagger being run down • Motor vehicle out of control • Any situation that will endanger the ...
Leslie Greenwood, 2011
9
Oracle SQL: The Essential Reference
FLAGGER FLAGGER OFF | ENTRY | INTERMED [ IATE] | FULL Checks to make sure SQL statements conform to the ANSI/ISO SQL-92 standard. Keywords OFF Turns off the FIPS flagging feature. This option is the default. ENTRY Specifies ...
David C. Kreines, 2000
10
Frank-3 Enroute: The Call
'Flagger' begged, “Don' make me walk all that way, Ran'el. I feel a real shit comin' on an' I needs to use the can. I'm not jokin' it's a serious shit.” “Okay,” Wells capitulated, “but put some newspaper or something in the back seat before you put ...
Rod Harris, Norma Hood, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FLAGGER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term flagger is used in the context of the following news items.
1
For traffic flaggers, safety the No. 1 priority
Holding a stop/slow sign on such a roadway seal coat project along a country road in Sheridan this week, flagger Kevin Lafferty knows it is his ... «The Times, Jul 15»
2
Township bombarded with calls about Connellsville City tax notices
Brothers reported that flagger training PSATS (PA State Association of Township Supervisors) contacted Connellsville Township. There is one ... «Tribune-Review, Jul 15»
3
Roadwork for week of July 12
... Planebrook Road in East Whiteland Township may result in periodic flagger-controlled lane closures on both roadways on Monday, July 13, ... «Chadds Ford Live, Jul 15»
4
Weekly Road Report: July 13 - 17, 2015
Motorists may encounter intermittent flagger-controlled lane closures during temporary traffic signal installations. Signals will be not be utilized ... «WKTV, Jul 15»
5
PennDOT Announces Evening Travel Restrictions for Next Week in …
... Planebrook Road in East Whiteland Township may result in periodic flagger-controlled lane closures on both roadways on Monday, July 13, ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
6
Two injured as lost ladder leads to multi-vehicle crash near Qualicum
A vehicle behind it, driven by a 47-year-old Parksville woman who happened to be a flagger, saw it happen and activated flashing lights to try to ... «CTV Vancouver Island, Jul 15»
7
Police issue 53 speeding tickets over July 4 weekend
On Thursday, a flagger for the Department of Transportation was hit by an impaired driver while directing traffic in a construction zone on ... «Charleston Daily Mail, Jul 15»
8
Dunbar man charged for allegedly driving impaired, striking road …
The Department of Transportation tweeted that the worker who was struck was a flagger, and that “(l)uckily, vehicle just struck his hand and the ... «Charleston Daily Mail, Jul 15»
9
Work progressing on Evergreen Highway walkway
Flagger Carla Stanlick directs traffic Wednesday on historic Southeast Evergreen Highway, where the city is installing a roughly half-mile-long ... «The Columbian, Jul 15»
10
Tillamook state highway construction update: July 14-20
The northbound lane will be closed and traffic controlled by flagger. Expect delays up to 20 minutes. Discuss; Print. Posted in News, Ncc news ... «Tillamook Headlight Herald, Jul 15»

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