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Commodore vs Pennant - What's the difference?

commodore | pennant |

As nouns the difference between commodore and pennant

is that commodore is (military|nautical) a naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral while pennant is a flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.

commodore

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (military, nautical) A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral.
  • (nautical) A (temporary) commander over a collection of ships who is not an admiral.
  • (nautical) The president of a yacht club
  • (US, military, nautical) A commodore admiral
  • (US, military, nautical) A

    • Synonyms

    * (non-flag naval rank) senior captain, fleet captain, flag captain * (nautical) senior captain, fleet captain, flag captain, shipmaster senior grade * (flag naval rank) CDRE , COMO (abbreviation) * (naval rank) Cmdre , (abbreviation)

    Usage notes

    The equivalent army rank is brigadier, senior colonel, brigadier general, or lowest ranking general officer grade.

    Coordinate terms

    * brigadier

    pennant

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.
  • # The broad pennant flown by commodores.
  • # The church pennant indicating religious services are taking place aboard ship.
  • # The commissioning pennant flown on ceremonial occasions.
  • (sports) The winning of a competition, represented by a flag.
    • The New York Yankees have won the American League pennant far more often than any other team.
  • A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.

    • Usage notes

    Not to be confused with pedant (one overly concerned with correctness), nor with pendant (a piece of jewellery).

    Related terms

    * pennon

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