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   beam

   /biːm/

   noun

   • 1. a long, sturdy piece of squared timber or metal used to support the roof or floor of a building: "there are very fine oak beams in the oldest part of the house" Similar joistpurlingirdersparsupportstrutstaybracescantlingbattentransomlintelstringerbalkboardtimberplanklathraftercollar beamtie beamsummer (tree)hammer beamcantilever
   • ▪ a narrow, raised horizontal piece of squared timber on which a gymnast balances while performing exercises: "a compulsory set of exercises on floor, vault, bars, and beam"
   • ▪ a horizontal piece of squared timber or metal supporting the deck and joining the sides of a ship: "the watertight skin and deck were put on over this framework of ribs and beams"
   • ▪ the direction of an object visible from the port or starboard side of a ship when it is perpendicular to the centre line of the vessel: "there was land in sight on the port beam"
   • ▪ a ship's breadth at its widest point: "a cutter with a beam of 16 feet"
   • ▪ the width of a person's hips: informal "notice how broad in the beam she's getting?"
   • ▪ the main stem of a stag's antler: "the wide beams sprouted ten main tines"
   • ▪ the crossbar of a balance.
   • ▪ an oscillating shaft which transmits the vertical piston movement of a beam engine to the crank or pump.
   • ▪ the shank of an anchor.
   • ▪ the main timber of a horse-drawn plough. historical
   • 2. a ray or shaft of light: "a beam of light flashed in front of her" Similar rayshaftstreamstreakpencilfingerflashgleamglowglimmerglintflarebarradiationemission
   • ▪ a directional flow of particles or radiation: "beams of electrons"
   • ▪ a series of radio or radar signals emitted as a navigational guide for ships or aircraft: "the detector simply pinpoints the radar beams that other ships transmit"
   • 3. a radiant or good-natured look or smile: "a beam of satisfaction" Similar grinsmilebright lookOpposite frown

   verb

   • 1. transmit (a radio signal or broadcast) in a specified direction: "the satellite beamed back radio signals to scientists on Earth" Similar broadcasttransmitrelaysend/put outdisseminatedirectaimteleviseshowtelecastput on the air/airwaves
   • ▪ (in science fiction) transport someone instantaneously to or from a spaceship: "mission controller, beam me up!"
   • 2. (of a light or light source) shine brightly: "the sun's rays beamed down" Similar shineradiateglareglittergleamshimmerglimmertwinkleflashflarestreak
   • 3. smile radiantly: "she beamed with pleasure" Similar grinsmiledimplegrin like a Cheshire Cattwinklesmirklaughinformal:be all smilesOpposite frown
   • ▪ express (an emotion) with a radiant smile: "the instructress beamed her approval"

   Word Origin Old Englishbēam ‘tree, beam’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch boom and German Baum.

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   What is a beam used for?

   • A beam is a long board that's used to hold up a roof or doorway. The beams in your kitchen ceiling help support the upstairs floor just above it. In construction, beams are made of wood or metal and are used to frame a building and provide structure. In gymnastics, a beam is used for balancing and doing tricks on.

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   What is a beam adverb?

   • [VERB adverb/preposition] A beam is a long thick bar of wood, metal, or concrete, especially one used to support the roof of a building. The ceilings are supported by oak beams. In gymnastics, the beam is a piece of equipment that consists of a narrow wooden bar on which gymnasts balance and perform movements.

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   What does beam mean?

   • : a collection of nearly parallel rays (as X-rays) or a stream of particles (as electrons) Nglish: Translation of beam for Spanish Speakers Britannica English: Translation of beam for Arabic Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about beam Love words? Need even more definitions?

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   What is a balance beam?

   • A large balance-beam was attached to the pump-rods, near the bottom cross-head. Beam definition: any of various relatively long pieces of metal, wood, stone, etc., manufactured or shaped especially for use as rigid members or parts of structures or machines.. See examples of BEAM used in a sentence.

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   A beam is a long board that's used to hold up a roof or doorway. The beams in your kitchen ceiling help support the upstairs floor just above it. In construction, beams are made of wood or metal and are used to frame a building and provide structure.

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    Beam can be a noun or a verb with different meanings. As a noun, it can mean a line of light or a long piece of material. As a verb, it can mean to smile, to send a signal, or to shine brightly.