beacon

Definition

• n. a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
• n. a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
• v. shine like a beacon
• v. guide with a beacon

Word forms

Present participle

beaconing

Past tense

beaconed

Third person singular

beacons

Past participle

beaconed

Example sentences

1. n.

   The lighthouse served as a beacon for ships navigating through the fog.

2. v.

   The campfire will beacon the way for us in the dark.