English to English
beacon
('b/i/k/@/n
)
noun (n)
- a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- shine like a beacon(verb.perception)source: wordnet30
- guide with a beacon(verb.motion)source: wordnet30
- To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.(verb)source: webster1913