chequered flag
chequered flag noun: a black-and-white chequered flag which signifies the end of a race.
Noun
chequered flag (plural chequered flags)
- A black-and-white chequered flag which signifies the end of a race.
- A victory in a race.
- Come this October when Kelly lines up for his 19th appearance in the Bathurst 1000 he will again be hunting for that chequered flag, but before he even does his first warm up lap he will share a unique moment with his fans. […] As well as the livery Perkins had when claiming three chequered flags...2019 August 28, Anya Whitelaw, “Rick Kelly's fans can vote on the livery he will use in the Bathurst 1000”, in Western Advocate, archived from the original on 13 May 2026
Forms of chequered flag
| plural | chequered flags |
|---|---|
| alternative form | checkered flag |
Origin of chequered flag
[Alt: Checkered flag] *(flag): From the pattern found on the flag signalling the end of a race. *(victory): In motor racing, an official waves a black and white chequered flag to signify the end of the race, starting with waving at the leading vehicle.
Questions about chequered flag
- What does chequered flag mean?
- Chequered flag means a black-and-white chequered flag which signifies the end of a race.
- What part of speech is chequered flag?
- Chequered flag is a noun.
- What is the plural of chequered flag?
- The plural of chequered flag is chequered flags.
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