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 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
One of the most photographed parts of Plum Island is the rear range light that stands 65 feet tall and works in concert with the front range light, 1,650 feet to the southwest.
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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