surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors
A flagpole is a tall pole on which a flag can be displayed. The new Namibian flag was hoisted up the flagpole. a tall pole on which a flag hangs = flagstaff
form of recreation in which people sit on platforms located on the top of flagpoles (popular in the past - the goal was to remain on top of the flagpole for as long as possible)