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

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