Beacon (Noun)
Meaning 1
A tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The lighthouse served as a beacon for ships navigating through the rocky coastline.
- The radio station transmitted a beacon signal to guide aircraft through the dense fog.
- Pilots relied on the airport's beacon to help them land safely in low-visibility conditions.
- The emergency position-indicating radio beacon helped rescuers locate the stranded hikers.
- The VOR beacon provided pilots with a precise location and bearing to navigate the airspace.
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Meaning 3
A fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.