Meaning of beacon in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈbikən/

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1. Verb

   beacon

   Definitions

   1. shine like a beacon
2. 2. guide with a beacon

3. Noun

   beacon

   Etymology

   Old English bēacn ‘sign, portent, ensign’, of West Germanic origin; related to beckon

   Definitions

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