Definitions for: Beacon


[n] a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
[n] a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
[n] a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
[v] guide with a beacon
[v] shine like a beacon



Webster (1913) Definition: Bea"con, n. [OE. bekene, AS. be['a]cen, b?cen; akin to
OS. b?kan, Fries. baken, beken, sign, signal, D. baak, OHG.
bouhhan, G. bake; of unknown origin. Cf. Beckon.]
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.


Bea"con, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Beaconed (?); p. pr. &
vb. n. Beaconing.]
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.

Synonyms: beacon fire, beacon light, lighthouse, pharos, radio beacon

See Also: beam, conduct, direct, guide, lead, radio station, shine, signal fire, signal light, take, tower, visual signal

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