Beacon synonyms
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A person employed to conduct others, as through a museum, and give information about points of interest encountered.
A structure built on top of a roof or dome with open or windowed walls to admit light and air.
A sign given by gesture, sound or call, flashing light, etc.
signal fire
signal light
signal beam
A tower marking some place that is dangerous or important to navigation: typically a very bright light is beamed from its top and often it is equipped with foghorns, sirens, etc., by which ships are guided or warned
A small island off Alexandria where the Lighthouse of Alexandria was located
Any of various devices that generate light and often heat, especially:
The pathway or route of such illumination to a person:
(Brit.) A flashlight
A projectile firework having a cylindrical shape and a fuse that is lit from the rear.
heliograph
A device capable of imaging the surface and outer regions of the sun.
A stream of radio or radar signals sent continuously in one direction from a landing field, harbor, etc. as a guide for incoming aircraft or ships
The equipment used in such detection.
The equipment or physiology used in doing this.
airline beacon
A fixed radio transmitter that broadcasts distinctive signals as a navigational aid.
air control beacon
balefire
(Obs.) A funeral pyre
cresset
A metal container for burning oil, wood, etc., fastened as to a pole or wall and used as a torch or lantern
A written or printed symbol used for punctuation; a punctuation mark.
pharos. associated word:pharology
A posted notice bearing a designation, direction, or command:
signpost
A clear indication; obvious clue, symptom, etc.
A statement telling of or an indication providing evidence of impending danger, difficulty, or misfortune:
A high tower from which a sentinel watches for enemies, forest fires, etc.; lookout
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
beacon fire
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
radiomicrophone
ringside
The area or seats immediately outside an arena or ring, as at a prizefight.
A bright, unsteady blaze of light lasting only a little while; outburst of flame
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