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PUZZLE #29 - STARS AND STRIPES

IN-CONTEXT WORD DEFINITIONS

canton: The blue upper-left area of the United States flag that contains the stars. The blue canton in the upper-left corner of the flag holds the stars representing the states.

field: The main background area of a flag excluding its emblems or symbols. The striped field of the United States flag provides the backdrop beneath its blue canton.

constellation: A group of stars arranged in a recognizable pattern such as the stars on the flag’s blue field. The stars in the flag’s canton form a neat constellation-like pattern for Independence Day displays.

pledge: A solemn promise of loyalty such as the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Many Independence Day ceremonies include a pledge of loyalty while participants face the flag.

bunting: Decorative fabric often arranged in red white and blue for patriotic displays. Red white and blue bunting decorates porches parade floats and public buildings for Independence Day.

old glory: A traditional nickname for the flag of the United States. Old Glory is a traditional affectionate name for the flag flown on Independence Day.

textile: A woven or knitted fabric used to make items such as flags. The flag is a textile carefully made from durable fabric for outdoor display.

insignia: A badge emblem or mark that identifies a group rank or organization. The Stars and Stripes serves as a national insignia at Independence Day ceremonies.

heraldry: The study and design of coats of arms flags and other identifying symbols. Heraldry explores the colors shapes and symbols that give flags meaning including the Stars and Stripes.

seamstress: A woman whose work involves sewing clothing or other fabric items. A seamstress can sew fabric panels together to make a flag for an Independence Day display.

fourteenth: The ordinal number describing something in position fourteen. Fourteenth can describe the position of a state or a date within a sequence connected to American history.

Secret Word: A solemn promise of loyalty such as the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Many Independence Day ceremonies include a pledge of loyalty while participants face the flag.