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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLighthouse
/ˈlaɪtˌhaʊs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A tall structure with a light at the top, used to guide ships and boats safely to shore.
"The lighthouse stood tall on the rocky cliff, its beam cutting through the fog." - 2
A building or structure that emits light to warn or guide maritime navigation.
"The old lighthouse has been a landmark for sailors for over a century."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English words 'lēoht' (light) and 'hūs' (house), combined to describe a building that houses a light for navigation. Historically evolving from ancient beacon towers, modern lighthouses emerged in the medieval period and advanced significantly with the invention of the Fresnel lens in the 19th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lighthouse" is said worldwide
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Phare
Transliteration: far
"Le phare guide les navires à travers les eaux dangereuses."
Leuchtturm
Transliteration: loi̯çtʊʁm
"Der Leuchtturm steht an der Küste und hilft den Schiffen, sicher zu navigieren."
Faro
Transliteration: faro
"Il faro illumina la costa per guidare le navi."
Faro
Transliteration: faro
"El faro ayuda a los barcos a encontrar su camino en la oscuridad."
Farol
Transliteration: faˈɾol
"O farol é essencial para a navegação segura no mar."
दीपक
Transliteration: deepak
"समुद्र में जहाजों को सुरक्षित मार्गदर्शन के लिए दीपक आवश्यक है।"
灯塔
Transliteration: dēngtǎ
"灯塔为船只提供安全的导航。"
등대
Transliteration: deungdae
"등대는 배들이 안전하게 항해할 수 있도록 돕습니다."
灯台
Transliteration: tōdai
"灯台は船の安全な航行を助けます。"
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