Bea*con

bea⋅con 

 /ˈbikən/ [bee-kuhn] –noun
1.
a guiding or warning signal, as a light or fire, esp. one in an elevated position.

2.
a tower or hill used for such purposes.
3.
a lighthouse, signal buoy, etc., on a shore or at a dangerous area at sea to warn and guide vessels.
4.
Navigation.
a.
radio beacon.
b.
a radar device at a fixed location that, upon receiving a radar pulse, transmits a reply pulse that enables the original sender to determine his or her position relative to the fixed location.
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5.
a person, act, or thing that warns or guides.
6.
a person or thing that illuminates or inspires:

–verb (used with object)
7.
to serve as a beacon to; warn or guide.

8.
to furnish or mark with beacons: a ship assigned to beacon the shoals. –verb (used without object)
9.
to serve or shine as a beacon: A steady light beaconed from the shore.