ALL meanings of foreign-flag
for·eign-flag
F f - adjective foreign-flag (of a vessel or aircraft) having a registry under a nationality other than one's own: rivalry between U.S.-flag freighters and foreign-flag ships. 1
- adjective foreign-flag (especially of a ship) owned by a national of one country and registered under the maritime laws of another country: Some foreign-flag vessels are actually owned by American shipping companies. 1