Canton-The blue field in the upper left corner of the flag.

Finial-The object on the top of a flag pole generally an arrow, ball, or eagle.

Fly-The edge of the flag that is away from the pole, also the distance from the pole edge of the flag to the outer edge.

Fringe-Gold braiding placed along the three edges of the flag away from the pole.

Gold-braiding placed along the three edges of the flag away from the pole.

Half-mast-The flag at the center of the pole as a sign of mourning.

Halyard-The rope used to raise the flag; also called a hoist rope.

Hoist-The edge of the flag parallel to the pole and opposite the fly; also the measurement of the flag along the pole edge.

Length-The measurement of the flag between the fly and the hoist.

Obverse-The front or more important side of the flag. The side seen when the flag pole is to the left of the flag.

Point of Honor-On the United States Flag this is the blue field and stars (union).

Staff-Flag pole. On a ship it may be referred to as a mast.

Union-The blue background with white stars.

Width-The distance along the side of the flag parallel to the pole.