Beacon vs. Lighthouse
Difference Between Beacon and Lighthouse
Beaconnoun
A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
Lighthousenoun
A tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.
Beaconnoun
(nautical) A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.
Lighthousenoun
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
Beaconnoun
A post or buoy placed over a shoal or bank to warn vessels of danger; also a signal mark on land. (FM 55-501)
Beaconnoun
A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.
Beaconnoun
(figurative) That which gives notice of danger.
Beaconnoun
An electronic device that broadcasts a signal to nearby portable devices, enabling smartphones etc. to perform actions when in physical proximity to the beacon.
Beaconverb
(intransitive) To act as a beacon.
Beaconverb
(transitive) To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.
Beaconverb
(transitive) To furnish with a beacon or beacons.
Beaconnoun
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
Beaconnoun
a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
Beaconnoun
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
Beaconverb
shine like a beacon
Beaconverb
guide with a beacon
