beam

/bˈiːm/

/ˈbim/

[noun] [verb]

Beam

[NOUN]

a long bar of wood, metal, etc. that supports the weight of a building

a wide and joyful smile

a horizontal line used in musical notation to connect two or more adjacent notes of the same value, indicating that they should be played as a single, continuous sound

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

synonyms : radio beam

a column of light (as from a beacon)

synonyms : beam of light

a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

synonyms : electron beam

ray

a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

synonyms : balance beam

the broad side of a ship

(nautical) breadth amidships

to beam

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to smile joyfully in an obvious way

to show an emotion with a joyful smile

emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

synonyms : shine

to transmit radio or television signals in a particular direction with the help of electronic equipment

synonyms : air

broadcast

send

transmit

experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

synonyms : glow

radiate

shine

have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

synonyms : glow

radiate

shine

Examples

1. The gymnast took the balance beam with ease.

2. Lisa beamed with pride as she watched her son receive his diploma on graduation day.

3. The construction worker used a heavy-duty bolt to connect the steel beams.

4. The bridge was constructed using strong iron beams.

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