range light
Britishnoun
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one of a pattern of navigation lights, usually fixed ashore, used by vessels for manoeuvring in narrow channels at night
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one of a distinctive pattern of lights shown at night on the masts of a powered vessel, such as a tugboat, to aid in identifying its size, number of barges in tow, etc
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People really underestimate Beck as a singer, but this tune was a perfect match for his range, light soulfulness and way with phrasing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2023
He has spent the last four years documenting and studying the structures on the island and was part of a tour last week that included climbing the 73 interior steps of the rear range light.
From Washington Times • Oct. 23, 2017
The front range light was originally mounted on a two-story wooden structure but was replaced with a steel skeletal tower in 1964.
From Washington Times • Oct. 23, 2017
The rear range light is the most prominent and holds a Fresnel lens that allows the red light to be seen up to 13 miles away.
From Washington Times • Oct. 23, 2017
Reaching the top, and stealing to one side out of the dim range light, I took hasty survey of the deck.
From Gordon Craig Soldier of Fortune by Kimball, Alonzo
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