radiophare
Definition
Noun: A radiophare is a type of radio beacon that emits a continuous or periodic radio signal to aid in navigation, particularly for aircraft or ships. It is used to determine position or direction by receiving the signal.
Usage Examples
- (A radio beacon used for maritime navigation.)
- (A radio transmitter used for aviation guidance.)
Advanced Usage
- "to fix a position by radiophare": to determine one's location using the signals from a radio beacon.
- The navigator fixed the vessel's position by radiophare in the storm. (Used to find location via radio signal.)
Variants and Related Words
- Radiophare (n): no common variants, but related to radio beacon (n): a device that transmits radio signals for navigation.
- The radio beacon was installed on the lighthouse. (A similar device for navigation.)
Synonyms
- Radio beacon: a transmitter that emits a signal for navigation.
- Beacon: a device that sends out signals to guide or warn.
No Phrasal Verbs
This word does not commonly appear in phrasal verb constructions.
Related Idioms
- "on the radiophare": in navigational context, meaning using the radio beacon as a guide.
- We were on the radiophare all the way to the harbor. (Following the signal for direction.)