beacon

Noun
  1. A fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance (synset 107278881)
    is a type of: visual signal - a signal that involves visual communication
    subtypes: signal fire, signal light - a fire set as a signal
    same as: beacon fire
  2. A radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes (synset 104049010)
    is a type of: radio station - station for the production and transmission of AM or FM radio broadcasts
    same as: radio beacon
  3. A tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships (synset 102817995)
    is a type of: tower - a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
    specific instances: tower of pharos - a great lighthouse (500 feet high) built at Alexandria in 285 BC
    same as: beacon light, lighthouse, pharos
Verb
  1. Shine like a beacon (synset 202164863)
    is a type of: beam, shine - emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
  2. Guide with a beacon (synset 201937175)
    is a type of: conduct, direct, guide, lead, take - take somebody somewhere

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