What kind of context clue is given in the following sentence?

A beacon is a fire or light that is sent up high as a warning or signal.

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The kind of context clue given in the sentence is "definition." The sentence provides a definition of what a beacon is.

In the given sentence, the context clue that is provided is a definition clue. A definition clue is a type of context clue that directly explains the meaning of a word or phrase. In this case, the sentence provides a description or definition of what a beacon is. It states that a beacon is "a fire or light that is sent up high as a warning or signal." This definition clue helps the reader understand the meaning of the word "beacon" in the sentence.

Definition.