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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A beacon that, on detecting a radar signal, responds by transmitting a coded navigation signal.
2. 2
   a device that, on receiving radar signals, transmits coded signals in response to help navigators determine their position wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

beaconbeammarkerpylonradar beaconradar beacon

Etymology

Blend of radar + beacon.

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