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beacons

/ˈbiːkənz/

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

Examples :

"During World War II, coastal villages used bonfires as beacons to warn nearby towns of approaching enemy ships. "
signal communication technology device military war sign

Related Words

Illustration lighthouses

lighthouses noun

/ˈlaɪthaʊsɪz/

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

"The lighthouses along the rocky coast warned ships of the dangerous shallows. "

Illustration conspicuous

conspicuous adjective

/kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/

Obvious or easy to notice.

"He was conspicuous by his absence."

Illustration approaching

approaching verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The bus is approaching the stop, so get ready to board. "

Illustration instructions

instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

Illustration conditions

conditions noun

/kənˈdɪʃənz/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The program will run smoothly under these conditions: the computer has enough memory and the internet connection is stable. "

Illustration visibility

visibility noun

/ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

The condition of being visible.

"The poor visibility made it hard to see the road clearly during the heavy fog. "

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 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 dangerous

dangerous adjective

/ˈdeɪnd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/

Full of danger.

"Railway crossings without gates are highly dangerous."