racon

[ rey-kon ]

noun

1. radar beacon.

racon

/ ˈreɪkɒn /

noun

1. See radar beacon
   another name for radar beacon

Word History and Origins

Origin of racon¹

1940–45, Americanism; ra(dar bea)con

Word History and Origins

Origin of racon¹

C20: from ra ( dar ) + ( bea ) con

Example Sentences

After it has cooled it is again returned into the pan and boiled—if for the racon for three hours, if for the jibes four.

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