beam
noun
1. a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
Definition categories: communication, sign, signal, signaling
2. long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
Definition categories: man–made, piece
3. a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
Similar word(s): ray
Definition categories: phenomenon
4. a column of light (as from a beacon)
Similar word(s): irradiation, ray, shaft
Definition categories: phenomenon, light
5. (nautical) breadth amidships
Definition categories: attribute, breadth, width
6. the broad side of a ship
- they sighted land on the port beam
Definition categories: man–made, side
7. a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
Definition categories: man–made, exerciser
Sentences with beam as a noun:
- This ship has more beam than that one.
- a beam of light
- a beam of energy
- a beam of hope, or of comfort
verb
1. smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
Definition categories: body, smile
2. emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
- The fire beamed on their faces
Similar word(s): shine
Definition categories: weather
3. express with a beaming face or smile
- he beamed his approval
Definition categories: communication, evince, express, show
4. broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
Similar word(s): air, broadcast, send, transmit
Definition categories: communication, air, bare, publicise, publicize
5. have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
Similar word(s): glow, radiate, shine
Definition categories: perception, appear, look, seem
6. experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
- She was beaming with joy
Similar word(s): glow, radiate, shine
Definition categories: emotion, experience, feel
Sentences with beam as a verb:
- to beam forth light
- Beam me up, Scotty; there's no intelligent life down here.