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lighthouse
noun light·house \ˈlīt-ˌhau̇s\
: a tower with a powerful light that is built on or near the shore to guide ships away from danger
Full Definition of LIGHTHOUSE
1
: a structure (as a tower) with a powerful light that gives a continuous or intermittent signal to navigators
2
: beacon 3
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First Known Use of LIGHTHOUSE
1622
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LIGHTHOUSE Defined for Kids
lighthouse
noun light·house \ˈlīt-ˌhau̇s\
Definition of LIGHTHOUSE for Kids
: a tower that produces a powerful glow to guide sailors at night or in poor visibility
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