range light
"Range lights" are crucial navigational aids used to ensure safe passage for vessels through channels and narrow waterways.
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Definition
B2Maritime Navigation
(technical)A pair of lights aligned vertically to help ships navigate a safe course through a channel.
Example
- The captain relied on the range lights to steer the ship safely through the narrow channel.
- Range lights are essential for night-time navigation in busy ports.
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