Definition of Beacon

  • (n.) A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
  • (n.) A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.
  • (n.) A high hill near the shore.
  • (n.) That which gives notice of danger.
  • (v. t.) To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.
  • (v. t.) To furnish with a beacon or beacons.

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Homophones of Beacon


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