Definition of becon

"becon" is probably misspelled. Trying beacon instead Definition of beacon

1. beacon [ n ] a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance

Used in print:

(Brainard Cheney, "Christianity and the Tragic Vision-Ut...)

He says : `` Beside the Protestant philosophy of Progress , as expressed in radical or conservative millenarianism , should be placed the doctrine of the democratic faith which affirmed it to be the duty of the destiny of the United_States to assist in the creation of a better world by keeping lighted the beacon of democracy '' .

Synonyms beacon beacon_fire Related Terms visual_signal signal_fire

2. beacon [ n ] a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes

Synonyms beacon radio_beacon Related Terms radio_station

3. beacon [ v ] guide with a beacon

Synonyms beacon Related Terms lead

4. beacon [ v ] shine like a beacon

Synonyms beacon Related Terms shine

5. beacon [ n ] a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships