The term 'flag holder' can be broken down into two words, 'MAST' and 'POLE'. A MAST is a tall vertical structure that supports sails on a sailing vessel, or a tall vertical POLE used to support antennas, flags, or other objects. A POLE is a long, thin, cylindrical object made of wood, metal, or plastic, typically used for support, as in a tent POLE or a flag POLE. Together, a MAST and a POLE can be used to hold a flag in place.