What does BEACON mean?
Definitions for BEACON
ˈbi kənBEACON
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Princeton's WordNet
beacon, beacon fire(noun)
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
radio beacon, beacon(noun)
a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
beacon, lighthouse, beacon light, pharos(verb)
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
beacon(verb)
shine like a beacon
beacon(verb)
guide with a beacon
Wiktionary
beacon(Noun)
A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning or guiding.
Etymology: beken, from beacen 'sign, signal', from bauknan (cf. West Frisian beaken 'buoy', Dutch baken 'beacon', Middle High German bouchen 'sign'), perhaps from bʰeh₂u-. More at fantasy.
beacon(Noun)
A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.
Etymology: beken, from beacen 'sign, signal', from bauknan (cf. West Frisian beaken 'buoy', Dutch baken 'beacon', Middle High German bouchen 'sign'), perhaps from bʰeh₂u-. More at fantasy.
beacon(Noun)
A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.
Etymology: beken, from beacen 'sign, signal', from bauknan (cf. West Frisian beaken 'buoy', Dutch baken 'beacon', Middle High German bouchen 'sign'), perhaps from bʰeh₂u-. More at fantasy.
beacon(Noun)
That which gives notice of danger.
Etymology: beken, from beacen 'sign, signal', from bauknan (cf. West Frisian beaken 'buoy', Dutch baken 'beacon', Middle High German bouchen 'sign'), perhaps from bʰeh₂u-. More at fantasy.
beacon(Verb)
To act as a beacon.
Etymology: beken, from beacen 'sign, signal', from bauknan (cf. West Frisian beaken 'buoy', Dutch baken 'beacon', Middle High German bouchen 'sign'), perhaps from bʰeh₂u-. More at fantasy.
beacon(Verb)
To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.
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Etymology: beken, from beacen 'sign, signal', from bauknan (cf. West Frisian beaken 'buoy', Dutch baken 'beacon', Middle High German bouchen 'sign'), perhaps from bʰeh₂u-. More at fantasy.
beacon(Verb)
To furnish with a beacon or beacons.
Etymology: beken, from beacen 'sign, signal', from bauknan (cf. West Frisian beaken 'buoy', Dutch baken 'beacon', Middle High German bouchen 'sign'), perhaps from bʰeh₂u-. More at fantasy.
Webster Dictionary
Beacon(noun)
a signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning
Beacon(noun)
a signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners
Beacon(noun)
a high hill near the shore
Beacon(noun)
that which gives notice of danger
Beacon(verb)
to give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine
Beacon(verb)
to furnish with a beacon or beacons
Freebase
Beacon
A beacon is an intentionally conspicuous device designed to attract attention to a specific location. Beacons can also be combined with semaphoric or other indicators to provide important information, such as the status of an airport, by the colour and rotational pattern of its airport beacon, or of pending weather as indicated on a weather beacon mounted at the top of a tall building or similar site. When used in such fashion, beacons can be considered a form of optical telegraphy.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Beacon
bē′kn, n. a fire on an eminence used as a sign of danger: a hill on which such could be lighted: anything that warns of danger, esp. an erection of stone, wood, or iron often bearing a light, and marking rocks or shoals in rivers or navigable channels.—v.t. to act as a beacon to: to light up: to mark by means of beacons.—n. Float′ing-bea′con, a light-ship. [A.S. béacn, a beacon, a sign.]
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
beacon
[Anglo-Saxon, béacn.] A post or stake erected over a shoal or sand-bank, as a warning to seamen to keep at a distance; also a signal-mark placed on the top of hills, eminences, or buildings near the shore for the safe guidance of shipping.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
beacon
A signal-fire to notify the approach of an enemy.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of BEACON in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of BEACON in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of BEACON in a Sentence
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The flare must have been a bit like a lighthouse beam, imagine darkness, and then someone switches on a lighthouse beacon for a brief period of time.
We’re saying, look, if you have problems with drugs or alcohol or depression, we’re here as a beacon of hope to come and to give people a better future.
The UH-1 had launched to deliver tarps and rice, because of the terrain (it) had not been in contact for approximately two hours. No emergency beacon has been detected at this time.
We could hear it coming but saw no sign of the landing lights. It was dark, it got louder and louder ; then you could see the glow of the red beacon under the plane. He overshot the turn and went right over the car park and control tower as he powered up and went around for another try.
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Translations for BEACON
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- منار, فَنَارArabic
- сигнален огън, предупреждениеBulgarian
- LeuchtfeuerGerman
- φάροςGreek
- almenara, balizaSpanish
- چراغ دریاییPersian
- loisto, merimerkki, viitta, maamerkki, merkkituli, varoitinFinnish
- balise, phare, amerFrench
- משואהHebrew
- jelzőtűzHungarian
- punto cospicuo, faroItalian
- かがり火Japanese
- Spurius Cassius,Latin
- baken, bakenvuurDutch
- sjømerkeNorwegian
- предупреждение, сигнальный огоньRussian
- böte, vårdkaseSwedish
- fenerTurkish
- 烽火Chinese
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