beacon

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 See also

[edit] English

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[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -iːkən

[edit] Noun

beacon (plural beacons)

1. A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning or guiding.
2. (nautical) A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.

   • A post or buoy placed over a shoal or bank to warn vessels of danger; also a signal mark on land. (FM 55-501).

3. A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.
4. That which gives notice of danger.

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[edit] Derived terms

• aerobeacon
• day beacon
• radio beacon
• web beacon

[edit] See also

• cairn
• leading mark
• navigation aid
• navigation mark
• radar reflector
• sea mark, seamark