BEACON
/ˈbiːkən/
10
Scrabble
13
WWF
B(3) E(1) A(1) C(3) O(1) N(1)
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Definition
/ˈbiːkən/
noun
- A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
- A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.
- A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.
- That which gives notice of danger, or keeps people on the correct path.
- 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
- To act as a beacon.
- To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.
- To furnish with a beacon or beacons.
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: BEACON-S
