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noun
A beacon that, on detecting a radar signal, responds by transmitting a coded navigation signal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a device that, on receiving radar signals, transmits coded signals in response to help navigators determine their position
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: radar beacon
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: electronic signal
History
Blend of radar + beacon.
