Thesaurus: beacon

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1. n. A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
2. n. A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.
3. n. A high hill near the shore.
4. n. That which gives notice of danger.
5. v. t. To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.
6. v. t. To furnish with a beacon or beacons.
7. n. a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
8. n. a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
9. n. a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
10. v. shine like a beacon
11. v. guide with a beacon
12. 1. 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. 2. A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners. 3. A high hill near the shore. [Prov. Eng.] 4. That which gives notice of danger. Modest doubt is called The beacon of the wise. Shak. Beacon fire, a signal fire. 1. To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine. That beacons the darkness of heaven. Campbell. 2. To furnish with a beacon or beacons.