chequered flag

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Etymology

Checkered flag
Chequered 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.

Noun

chequered flag (plural chequered flags)

  1. (motor racing) A black-and-white chequered flag which signifies the end of a race.
  2. (motor racing) A victory in a race.
    • 2019, Anya Whitelaw, “Rick Kelly's fans can vote on the livery he will use in the Bathurst 1000”, in Western Advocate:
      As well as the livery Perkins had when claiming three chequered flags at Mount Panorama, Russel Ingall's 'Silver Bullet' and the #6 Castrol Edge Ford Performance Racing Falcon driven by Mark Winterbottom are also on the short list.

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colours of flags

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