seamark

[ see-mahrk ]

noun

1. a conspicuous object on land, visible from the sea, serving to guide or warn mariners, as a beacon.

seamark

/ ˈsiːˌmɑːk /

noun

1. nautical an aid to navigation, such as a conspicuous object on a shore used as a guide

Word History and Origins

Origin of seamark¹

First recorded in 1475–85; sea + mark ¹

Example Sentences

Odysseus will not be absent from his family long: he is already near, carrying in him a bloody doom for all these men, and sorrow for many more on our high seamark, Ithaka.

From Literature

“We want to make sure the kid is not annoying,” Mr. Seamark said, adding that the campaign was intended to be lighthearted.

From New York Times

That “is designed to reflect the modern face of America,” Mr. Seamark said.

From New York Times

It was not for many months afterwards that Lieutenant Ennefer heard of the catastrophe, and when he came up Channel again on his return four years later, there was the old seamark clear once more, whiter a little, but still the same old tower.

From Project Gutenberg

He rubbed his glass, and called some other officers to verify the absence of the ancient seamark, but all they could make out was a white cloud, that might be smoke or dust or mist hanging over the town.

From Project Gutenberg