Associations to the word «Beacon»

BEACON, noun. A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.

BEACON, noun. (nautical) A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.

BEACON, noun. A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.

BEACON, noun. That which gives notice of danger.

BEACON, verb. To act as a beacon.

BEACON, verb. To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.

BEACON, verb. To furnish with a beacon or beacons.

BEACON SCHOOL, noun. (UK) (education) A primary school or secondary school designated as outstanding under a government scheme that ran from 1998 to 2005.

BEACON, noun. A fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance.

BEACON, noun. A radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes.

BEACON, noun. A tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships.

BEACON, verb. Shine like a beacon.

BEACON, verb. Guide with a beacon.