pennant

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition: The broad pennant flown by commodores.
2. 2
   A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition: The church pennant indicating religious services are taking place aboard ship.
3. 3
   A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition: The commissioning pennant flown on ceremonial occasions.
4. 4
   A small flag with pointed end, formerly carried by cavalry or other mounted troops to serve as a rallying point or ceremonial unit identification.
5. 5
   The winning of a competition, represented by a flag.
6. 6
   A commemorative flag, traditionally triangular and made of felt, typically used to show support for a particular athletic team.
7. 7
   A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.
8. 8
   A sandstone between coal measures in parts of South Wales
9. 9
   Either of two species of libellulid dragonfly of the genus Macrodiplax, of the tropics and subtropics.

Proper noun

1. 1
   A surname.
2. 2
   A number of places in Wales: A village in Dyffryn Arth community, Ceredigion (OS grid ref SN5163).
3. 3
   A number of places in Wales: A hamlet in Conwy borough county borough (OS grid ref SH8759).
4. 4
   A number of places in Wales: A hamlet in Denbighshire (OS grid ref SJ0234).
5. 5
   A number of places in Wales: A small settlement in Gwynedd (OS grid ref SH9020).
6. 6
   A number of places in Wales: A small village in Powys (OS grid ref SN8897).
7. 7
   A village in the Rural Municipality of Riverside No. 168, Saskatchewan, Canada.