radar beacon
ra·dar bea·con
R r Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rey-dahr bee-kuh n]
- /ˈreɪ dɑr ˈbi kən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rey-dahr bee-kuh n]
- /ˈreɪ dɑr ˈbi kən/
Definitions of radar beacon words
- noun radar beacon a radar device at a fixed location that, on receiving a radar signal, automatically transmits a particular radar signal in reply, identifying itself and enabling navigators of ships and aircraft to determine their distance and direction from it. 1
- noun radar beacon a device for transmitting a coded radar signal in response to a signal from an aircraft or ship. The coded signal is then used by the navigator to determine his or her position 0
- noun radar beacon a beacon with its transmitter and other components that emits radar waves for reception and display, indicating its range or bearing, or both, from a receiving set: it is usually a transponder that returns coded signals only when triggered by a specific radar pulse 0
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Origin of radar beacon
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45
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Parts of speech for Radar beacon
noun
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radar beacon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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