beacon (n.)

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

    [ Syn: beacon fire ]

  2. a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes

    [ Syn: radio beacon ]

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

    [ Syn: lighthouse , beacon light , pharos ]

    beacon (v.)

  1. shine like a beacon

  2. guide with a beacon

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