beacon

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

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