Waft (Noun)
Meaning
A long flag; often tapering.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pike was topped with a slender banner that fluttered in the breeze as the knight rode into battle.
- She waved a long pennant from the yacht's mast as the vessel sailed across the harbor.
- The stately processional float moved slowly down the street behind the marching band bearing a gilded saffron guidon adorned with gemstones and silk.
- The flag's pennons were crafted from the feathers of rare and colorful birds that only the noble hunters could catch.
- From the balcony above the city gate, the bright orange gonfalon waved triumphantly amidst the cheering crowd as the delegates arrived for the grand meeting.