Beacon

Definition of Beacon

Bea´con Pronunciation: bē´k'nd

radio beacon.

A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.

No flaming beacons cast their blaze afar.

- Gay.

A signal, such as that from a lighthouse, or a 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.

Modest doubt is called
The beacon of the wise.

- Shak.

(Navigation) a radio transmitter which emits a characteristic signal indication its location, so that vehicles may determine their exact location by locating the beacon with a radio compass; - also called

that which provides guidance or inspiration; the Constitution has been a beacon for civil rights activists.

Beacon fire
a signal fire.

v. t.

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

[imp. & p. p. Beaconed (bē"k'nd); p. pr. & vb. n. Beaconing.]

That beacons the darkness of heaven.

- Campbell.

To furnish with a beacon or beacons.

Related Words

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