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beacon

noun
  1. a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
    lighthousebeacon lightpharos
  2. a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
    radio beacon
  3. a fire, usually on a hill or tower, that can be seen from a distance
    “Many beacons were ignited to alert people of the impending invasion.”
    beacon fire
verb
  1. to guide with a beacon
    “The lighthouse beacons the sailors to land safely.”
  2. to shine like a beacon
    “My torch beaconed to the others that it was safe to approach.”