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seamark

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any elevated object on land which serves as a guide to mariners, such as a hill or steeple.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A beacon, buoy, etc. placed in the sea to aid navigation.

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History

Etymology

From sea + mark. Compare landmark.

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: ориентир (orientir) — elevated object on land
  • Finnish: maamerkki — elevated object on land
  • Swedish: sjömärke — elevated object on land
  • Bulgarian: фар (far) — beacon, buoy etc.
  • Bulgarian: маяк (majak) — beacon, buoy etc.
  • Finnish: merimerkki — beacon, buoy etc.
  • Polish: baka — beacon, buoy etc.
  • Polish: stawa — beacon, buoy etc.
  • Swedish: sjömärke — beacon, buoy etc.