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Definition of beacon

a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
guide with a beacon
shine like a beacon

Similar Words: lighthouse, beacon light, pharos, radio beacon, beacon fire

Hyponyms: signal fire, signal light

Derivational Morphology: lighthouse, beacon light, pharos, beacon fire

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