Australian English Meaning of beacon

beacon

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Definitions and Meaning of beacon in English

Wordnet

beacon (n)

a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

Wordnet

beacon (v)

shine like a beacon

guide with a beacon

Webster

beacon (n.)

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 near the shore.

That which gives notice of danger.

Webster

beacon (v. t.)

To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.

To furnish with a beacon or beacons.

FAQs About the word beacon

beacon

a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance, a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes, a tower wi

candle,lamp,light,Lighting,Torch,floodlight,headlight,Illuminant,lantern,Lighthouse

blacken,darken,dim,dull,obfuscate,obscure,cover,extinguish,put out,shroud

beachy => beachy, beachwear => Beachwear, beaching => stranding, beachhead => beachhead, beachfront => beachfront,