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beacons

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/ˈbiːkənz/ English

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noun

  1. A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
  2. A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.
  3. A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.
  4. That which gives notice of danger, or keeps people on the correct path.

verb

  1. To act as a beacon.
  2. To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.
  3. To furnish with a beacon or beacons.

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