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