Beacon definition
A person or thing that warns, offers encouragement or guidance, etc.
noun
To light up (darkness, etc.)
verb
To shine or serve as a beacon.
verb
A lighthouse.
noun
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To provide or mark with beacons.
verb
To provide with or signal as a beacon.
verb
A source of guidance or inspiration.
A beacon of hope.
noun
Any light or radio signal for warning or guiding.
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A radio transmitter that sends out signals for the guidance of aircraft, as at night or in fog.
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The definition of a beacon is a person or thing that warns, guides or offers support.
A lighthouse is an example of a beacon.
The lights of a runway are an example of a beacon for a landing plane.
A friend who offers direction and guidance is an example of a beacon for someone in need.
noun
A signal fire, especially one used to warn of an enemy's approach.
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A radio transmitter that emits a characteristic guidance signal for aircraft.
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A signaling device that emits a repeating sound; a pinger.
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(nautical) A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.
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A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.
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That which gives notice of danger.
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To act as a beacon.
verb
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A signal fire, esp. one on a hill, pole, etc.
noun
A signaling or guiding device that emits light, such as a lighthouse.
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Origin of beacon
- Middle English beken from Old English bēacen bhā-1 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Middle English beken, from Old English bēacen (“sign, signal”), from Proto-Germanic *baukną (cf. West Frisian beaken (“buoy”), Dutch baken (“beacon”), Middle High German bouchen (“sign”)), perhaps from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂u-, *bʰeh₂- (“to shine”). More at fantasy.
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