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Beam

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Definitions for Beam

noun
a signal transmitted along a narrow path
Synonyms
radio beam
Examples
  1. 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
ray electron beam
noun
a column of light (as from a beacon)
Synonyms
beam of light light beam ray ray of light shaft shaft of light irradiation
noun
(nautical) breadth amidships
noun
the broad side of a ship
Examples
  1. they sighted land on the port beam
noun
a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
Synonyms
balance beam
verb
smile radiantly
Examples
  1. express joy through one's facial expression
verb
emit light
Synonyms
Examples
  1. be bright, as of the sun or a light
  2. The sun shone bright that day
  3. The fire beamed on their faces
verb
express with a beaming face or smile
Examples
  1. he beamed his approval
verb
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
Synonyms
Examples
  1. We cannot air this X-rated song
verb
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
Synonyms
Examples
  1. 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
  1. She was beaming with joy
  2. Her face radiated with happiness

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