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beacon

/ˈbiːkən/

Meanings
noun
A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.

Examples :

"The lighthouse beacon warned sailors of the treacherous rocks ahead. "
signal communication military technology

Related Words

Illustration coastline

coastline noun

/ˈkoʊstˌlaɪn/ /ˈkoʊstlaɪn/

The shape, outline, or boundary of a coast.

"The coastline of the island nation is very irregular, with many bays and inlets. "

Illustration prominent

prominent adjective

/ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/ /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/

Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant

"The mountain's prominent peak was visible from miles away. "

Illustration conspicuous

conspicuous adjective

/kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/

Obvious or easy to notice.

"He was conspicuous by his absence."

Illustration treacherous

treacherous adjective

/ˈtɹɛtʃəɹəs/

Exhibiting treachery.

"The icy road was treacherous, causing many cars to slide. "

Illustration electronic

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

Illustration distinguishable

distinguishable adjective

/dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə.bl̩/

Able, or easily able to be distinguished.

"Black is very distinguishable against a white background"

Illustration lighthouse

lighthouse noun

/ˈlaɪthaʊs/

A tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.

"The lighthouse warned ships of the dangerous rocks near the coast. "

Illustration broadcasts

broadcasts noun

/ˈbrɔdkæsts/ /ˈbrɔdkɑːsts/

A transmission of a radio or television programme intended to be received by anyone with a receiver.

"The school's announcements are broadcast every morning over the intercom. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration smartphones

smartphones noun

/ˈsmɑːrtfoʊnz/ /ˈsmɑːrtfəʊnz/

A mobile phone with more advanced features and greater computing capacity than a featurephone.

"Many students use smartphones to access online learning resources. "

Illustration constructed

constructed verb

/kənˈstɹʌktəd/

To build or form (something) by assembling parts.

"We constructed the radio from spares."

Illustration seafarers

seafarers noun

/ˈsiːˌfeərərz/ /ˈsiːˌferərz/

A sailor or mariner.

"Many seafarers risk their lives to bring goods across the ocean. "