BEACON

Beacon

A beacon is an intentionally conspicuous device designed to attract attention to a specific location.

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beacon

Noun

  1. A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
  2. A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.
  3. A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.
  4. That which gives notice of danger.

Verb

  1. To act as a beacon.
  2. To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.
    That beacons the darkness of heaven. — Campbell.
  3. To furnish with a beacon or beacons.


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