1. Noun
A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
2. Noun
A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.
3. Noun
A high hill near the shore.
4. Noun
That which gives notice of danger.
5. Verb
To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.
6. Verb
To furnish with a beacon or beacons.
7. Noun
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
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