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BEACON

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Beacon.

How to pronounce beacon:

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Beacon - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beacon fire
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
visual signal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
radio beacon

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beacon lightlighthousepharos

Beacon - as a verb

Shine like a beacon

Guide with a beacon

Example Sentences

"The lighthouse acts as a beacon for ships at sea."
"The hiker used a beacon to signal for help."
"The airplane's beacon guided the other pilots in low visibility."
"The mountain climber used a beacon to mark his trail."
"The car's beacon alerted others of its presence on the road."
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Word Game Points

Is BEACON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, beacon is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BEACON has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is BEACON a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, beacon is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BEACON has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is BEACON a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, beacon is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BEACON has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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