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beacon

Definition:

(nou) a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance (nou) a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes (nou) a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈbiːkən

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The signal is identified as the original beacon.

They were the light signals on the beacon poles.

The beacon is plotted on the hydrographic chart.

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