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Uncommonbeacon
The correct spelling is beacon.
How to pronounce beacon
/ˈbiːkən/
nounIPA: /ˈbiːkən/
Say it like: Bee-con
The correct spelling is beacon. A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
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Meanings
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.
- 5.An electronic device that broadcasts a signal to nearby portable devices, enabling smartphones etc. to perform actions when in physical proximity to the beacon.
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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