beacon

IPA(Pronunciation)

figuratively Internet abbreviation alt-of

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

Japanese Meaning

敵の接近や危険などを知らせるために点火される信号火。 / 警告や注意喚起を目的とした信号火。

At dusk the watchmen on the headland lit a beacon to warn of the approaching enemy ships.

日暮れに岬の見張りが迫り来る敵の船を知らせるために狼煙を上げた。

Sense（1）

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

No flaming beacons cast their blaze afar.

Sense（2）

Sense（3）

A post or buoy placed over a shoal or bank to warn vessels of danger; also a signal mark on land. (FM 55-501)

Sense（4）

A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.

Sense（5）

(figuratively) That which gives notice of danger, or keeps people on the correct path.

Modest doubt is called / The beacon of the wise.

Sense（6）

Sense（7）

(Internet) Short for web beacon.

beacons

（ plural ）