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racon

 

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Noun racon has 1 sense
  1. radar beacon, racon - a device that, on receiving radar signals, transmits coded signals in response to help navigators determine their position
    --1 is a kind of electronic signal

Definitions from the Web

Racon

Noun:

1. A shortening or abbreviation of the phrase "radar control con" which refers to a deceitful tactic employed by a pilot to manipulate air traffic controllers, typically by pretending to have technical difficulties.

Sample Sentence: The pilot used a racon to bypass the air traffic control's instructions and land at a different airport.

Noun:

2. A navigational aid used in maritime or aviation fields, consisting of a radar beacon that emits a distinctive signal to help ships or planes determine their own positions or distances.

Sample Sentence: The ship was able to navigate safely through the fog using the racon's signal.

Verb:

3. (informal) To skillfully deceive or manipulate someone, especially in a dishonest or cunning way.

Sample Sentence: He raconned the investors into believing his business was profitable, but it turned out to be a complete fraud.

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