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beacon

noun verb

A tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

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Word length
6
Starts with
B
Ends with
N
Contains
EA
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

ˈbiːkən

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Definitions

noun

  1. A tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

noun

  1. A radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes

noun

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

verb

  1. Guide with a beacon

verb

  1. Shine like a beacon

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