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Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-i�k�n|-i�k�n
Noun
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- A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning or guiding.
- nautical A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.
#:* A post or buoy placed over a shoal or bank to warn vessels of danger; also a signal mark on land. (FM 55-501).
- A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.
- That which gives notice of danger.
Translations
trans-top|signal fire
Finnish: merkkituli
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Russian: �игнал�н�й огон� (signál'nyj ogón') m
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trans-top|signaling or guiding mark erected as guide to mariners
Finnish: merimerkki, viitta, loisto
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Russian: ма�к (maják) m stationary, бакен (báken) m floating
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trans-top|high hill or similar
Finnish: maamerkki
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trans-top|that which warns
Finnish: varoitin
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Derived terms
radio beacon
day beacon
Related terms
navigation mark
navigation aids
radar reflector
leading mark
cairn
sea mark
seamark
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