Websters:
half–mast /ˈhæfˈmæst, Brit ˈhɑ:fˈmɑ:st/ noun
[noncount] : the position in the middle of a mast or pole ◊A flag is flown at half-mast or lowered to half-mast to show respect for a person who has died.
half–staff /ˈhæfˈstæf, Brit ˈhɑ:fˈstɑ:f/ noun
[noncount] US : half-mast
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