beacon
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/ˈbiːkən/
English
Definitions
noun
- A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
- A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.
- A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.
- That which gives notice of danger, or keeps people on the correct path.
verb
- To act as a beacon.
- To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.
- To furnish with a beacon or beacons.
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Synonyms
radio beaconpharoslighthousebeacon firebeacon lightlanternsignpostlampgaugephareheadlampmarkerraybulwarkstrongholdsignage