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radar beacon: a device that, on receiving radar signals, transmits coded signals in response to help navigators determine their position

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radar collapse: measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects

tracking station collapse

pylon collapse: a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines; "power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists"; a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race

sonar collapse: a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return; "sonar is an acronym for sound navigation ranging"; "asdic is an acronym for antisubmarine detection investigation committee"

chronometer collapse: an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)

marker collapse: some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something; "the buoys were markers for the channel"; a writing implement for making a mark; a distinguishing symbol; "the owner's mark was on all the sheep"

radio transmitter collapse: transmitter that is the part of a radio system that transmits signals

dead reckoning collapse: navigation without the aid of celestial observations

observatory collapse: a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

celestial navigation collapse: navigating according to the positions of the stars

conflagration collapse: a very intense and uncontrolled fire

sextant collapse: a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant; a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees

tracking collapse

pyre collapse: wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite

loran collapse

shoran collapse

pinpointing collapse

triangulation collapse: a method of surveying; the area is divided into triangles and the length of one side and its angles with the other two are measured, then the lengths of the other sides can be calculated; a trigonometric method of determining the position of a fixed point from the angles to it from two fixed points a known distance apart; useful in navigation

semaphore collapse: an apparatus for visual signaling with lights or mechanically moving arms; convey by semaphore, of information; send signals by or as if by semaphore

blinker collapse: a light that flashes on and off; used as a signal or to send messages; a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn; put blinders on (a horse)

radio station collapse: station for the production and transmission of radio broadcasts

traffic light collapse: a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections

stop light collapse

beacon collapse: a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships; a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance; guide with a beacon; shine like a beacon

Roman candle collapse: a cylindrical firework that projects a series of colored balls of fire

signal light collapse

fox fire collapse

ignition collapse: the act of setting something on fire; the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine; the process of initiating combustion or catching fire

combustion collapse: a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light; a state of violent disturbance and excitement; "combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable"

white flag collapse: flag consisting of a piece of white cloth that is hoisted to signal surrender or to ask for a truce

transmitter collapse: set used to broadcast radio or tv signals

red flag collapse: something that irritates or demands immediate action; "doing that is like waving a red flag in front of a bull"; the emblem of socialist revolution; a flag that serves as a warning signal; "we didn't swim at the beach because the red flag was up"

red light collapse: the signal to stop; a cautionary sign of danger

ingle collapse

high sign collapse: a silent signal of warning or recognition; "she started to speak but he gave her the high sign"

balefire collapse

police whistle collapse

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