Beacon Fire (Noun)
Meaning
A fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The lighthouse was a beacon fire that guided ships safely into the harbor.
- The ancient castle's beacon fire alerted the villages below of an impending attack.
- The explorers built a beacon fire on the mountain peak to signal their location to the rescue team.
- The historic tower's beacon fire was a familiar landmark for travelers crossing the desert.
- During wartime, the enemy's beacon fire was sabotaged to disrupt their communication network.