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beacon fire::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | beacon |
| Type of | visual signal |
| Has types | signal fire, signal light |
Examples of beacon fire
beacon fire
From this point a beacon-fire would raise the alarm as far as Tallaght, where an important castle stood.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Local villagers paid for the towers and watchmen, known as torregiani, who would signal the approach of unexpected ships by lighting a beacon fire on the tower's roof.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Finally, ten Sidonian triremes arrived off Skiathos, and the main Allied fleet was informed by a fire-beacon lit on the island.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Indeed we no longer wear the red cross on our helmets because it serves as little more than a beacon for enemy sniper fire.
From the atwar.blogs.nytimes.com
Outdoor seating areas, decks, grills, cozy fireplaces, fire pits and pool areas beacon us to sit and enjoy the great outdoors.
From the omaha.com
Flaming triangles, circles and squares would be a beacon to our solar neighbors, at least until the fire went out.
From the forbes.com
The shining beacon of our country, forged in the fire and the flames of WWII, being ripped apart by a ideologically privatisation agenda.
From the guardian.co.uk
The fire heavily damaged the upper reaches of the house, which was well-known in the neighborhood for its unusual angular design, fire-engine-red paint and a rooftop beacon.
From the nzherald.co.nz
However the fire was put out and the church still stands proud, a beacon to this day which reminds me of that awful night whenever I return to my childhood surroundings.
From the telegraph.co.uk
