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Beacon Aircraft Signal Bea‧Con ˈbiːkən Noun Countable 1a

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Back bea‧con /ˈbiːkən/ noun [countable]
1a light that is put somewhere to warn or guide people, ships, vehicles, or aircraft
2a radio or radar signal used by aircraft or boats to help them find their position and direction
3 especially literary a person, idea etc that guides or encourages you
beacon of
The education program offers a beacon of hope to these children.
4a fire on top of a hill used in the past as a signal
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