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1. A fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
   - beacon fire
    
2. A radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
   - radio beacon
    
3. A tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
   - lighthouse, beacon light, pharos [archaic]

1. Shine like a beacon
    
2. Guide with a beacon

Derived forms: beaconed, beacons, beaconing

Type of: beam, conduct, direct, guide, lead, radio station, shine, take, tower, visual signal

Encyclopedia: Beacon, NY