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fanion

fanion

9.9
A small flag used by soldiers or surveyors to mark a place
  • noun
  • /ˈfæn.jən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : banderín
  • The surveyor placed a fanion at the corner of the lot.

Examples

  • During training exercises, each unit was assigned a different colored fanion for identification.

  • During training exercises, the soldiers used a colored fanion to mark their positions on the field.

  • The engineer planted a fanion at the spot where the new road would begin.

  • The surveyors moved the fanions as their work progressed across the field.

  • Several fanions marked the boundaries of the property.

  • The surveyor placed a fanion at the corner of the lot to indicate the property boundary.

  • Several fanions fluttered in the wind, marking the line for the new road construction.

Synonyms

pennant
vsfanion
7 4.6

A long narrow flag that ends in a point used for decoration or signals

marks positions for surveyors or soldiers rather than for signaling or display
guidon
vsfanion
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A small flag carried by a military group to show its identity

marks positions for surveyors or soldiers rather than showing identity
cornette
vsfanion
  • Archaic
9.9

A small flag attached to a lance used by soldiers on horseback

marks ground positions for surveyors or soldiers rather than attaching
pennon
vsfanion
  • Archaic
9.8

A long narrow flag that ends in a point and flies on ships or lances

marks small positions for surveyors or soldiers rather than being long and tapered
banderole
vsfanion
  • Archaic
9.9

A narrow decorative strip like a ribbon with words that show a name or saying

marks small positions for surveyors or soldiers rather than carrying inscriptions

Surface Forms

fanion singular
fanions plural

Etymology

Fanion comes from French and originally named a small military banner, a little 'flag' soldiers would carry to show a place. So a fanion today is a small flag used to mark a position.