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beacon — ► NOUN 1) a fire lit on the top of a hill as a signal. 2) a light serving as a signal for ships or aircraft. 3) a radio transmitter signalling the position of a ship or aircraft. ORIGIN Old English, «sign, portent, ensign» … English terms dictionary
Beacon — For other uses, see Beacon (disambiguation). A beacon is an intentionally conspicuous device designed to attract attention to a specific location. Beacons can also be combined with semaphoric or other indicators to provide important information,… … Wikipedia
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beacon — beaconless, adj. /bee keuhn/, n. 1. a guiding or warning signal, as a light or fire, esp. one in an elevated position. 2. a tower or hill used for such purposes. 3. a lighthouse, signal buoy, etc., on a shore or at a dangerous area at sea to warn … Universalium
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beacon — n. 1 a a fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning etc. b Brit. (now often in place names) a hill suitable for this. 2 a visible warning or guiding point or device (e.g. a lighthouse, navigation buoy, etc.). 3 a radio… … Useful english dictionary
beacon — noun 1》 a fire lit on the top of a hill as a signal. 2》 a light serving as a signal for ships or aircraft. 3》 a radio transmitter signalling the position of a ship or aircraft. Origin OE bēacn sign, portent, ensign , of W. Gmc origin … English new terms dictionary
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