Definition of lighthouse
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According to People, a group of teenage fans also camped out at a nearby lighthouse hoping for a sighting of their great leader, only to receive 1989 guitar picks sent over by Taylor’s dad.
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Well, that and the singer’s father, who sent over 1989 guitar picks to fans camped out at nearby lighthouse.
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LighthousesThe Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the icon of the Outer Banks.
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For the best view, be sure to stand in the water off the rocky shoreline and take pictures of the lighthouse from the lake.
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A National Historic Monument, the lighthouse, skirted by a picturesque beach, is one of Sanibel’s most photographed sites.
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The shark is seen not far from people at it swam along the shoreline about a mile from the state pier near the lighthouse condos, Blanks said on Facebook.
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Six major attractions — all tropical-themed — are located around a seven-story lighthouse.
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Wild blueberries are a Maine tradition on par with lobsters and lighthouses, but prices to farmers have plunged from nearly a dollar a pound (0.45 kilogram) in 2011 to around 25 to 30 cents per pound (0.45 kilogram) last year.
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First Known Use of lighthouse
1622
LIGHTHOUSE Defined for English Language Learners
lighthouse
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: a tower with a powerful light that is built on or near the shore to guide ships away from danger
LIGHTHOUSE Defined for Kids
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: a tower that produces a powerful glow to guide sailors at night or in poor visibility
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