noun
a signal transmitted along a narrow path
Synonyms
radio beam
Examples
- guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
noun
long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
noun
a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
Synonyms
noun
a column of light (as from a beacon)
Synonyms
noun
(nautical) breadth amidships
noun
the broad side of a ship
Examples
- they sighted land on the port beam
noun
a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
Synonyms
balance beam
verb
smile radiantly
Examples
- express joy through one's facial expression
verb
emit light
Synonyms
Examples
- be bright, as of the sun or a light
- The sun shone bright that day
- The fire beamed on their faces
verb
express with a beaming face or smile
Examples
- he beamed his approval
verb
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
Synonyms
Examples
- We cannot air this X-rated song
verb
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
Synonyms
Examples
- Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna
verb
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
Synonyms
Examples
- She was beaming with joy
- Her face radiated with happiness