Flagpole (4)

I believe the answer is:

mast

(Other definitions for mast that I've seen before include "Upright transmitter; fruit of oak trees" , "Sail carrier" , "Nautical pole" , "Pole on ship" , "Large transmitter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and the Evening Standard.

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