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   Beam

   /bēm/

   

   noun

   • 1. a long, sturdy piece of squared timber or metal spanning an opening or part of a building, usually to support the roof or floor above: "there are very fine oak beams in the oldest part of the house" Similar joistpurlingirdersparsupportstrutstaybracescantlingbattentransomlintelstringerbalkboardtimberplanklathraftercollar beamtie beamsummer (tree)hammer beamcantilever
   • ▪ another term for balance 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 center 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.
   • ▪ (especially in a stationary steam engine) an oscillating shaft through which the vertical piston movement is transmitted to the crank or pump.
   • ▪ the main timber of a horse-drawn plow. 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 to serve 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: "beaming a distress signal into space" Similar broadcasttransmitrelaysend/put outdisseminatedirectaimteleviseshowtelecastput on the air/airwaves
   • ▪ (in science fiction) transport someone instantaneously to another place, especially to or from a spaceship: "Scotty, 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 teacher beamed her approval"
   • 4. construct a ceiling with exposed beams: "vaulted beamed ceilings in the family room"

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

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBEAM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · A beam is a long thick bar of wood, metal, or concrete, especially one used to support the roof of a building.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › beamBeam - definition of beam by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. A squared-off log or a large, oblong piece of timber, metal, or stone used especially as a horizontal support in construction. 2. Nautical. a. A transverse structural member of a ship's frame, used to support a deck and to brace the sides against stress. b. The breadth of a ship at the widest point. c.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › beamBeam - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBEAM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   a line of light shining from something: a laser beam. beam noun [C] (WOOD) a long, thick piece of wood, metal, or concrete that is used to support weight in a building or other structure. beam. verb. uk / biːm / us. beam verb (SMILE) to smile very happily: The baby beamed at me. beam verb (SEND) to send a television or radio signal:

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbeam noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Check pronunciation: beam. Definition of beam noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   noun. 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. Building Trades. a horizontal bearing member, as a joist or lintel.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › beamBeam Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   1. a : a line of light coming from a source (such as the sun or a headlight) a bright beam of light. We saw the beams from their flashlights. a laser beam. — see also high beam, low beam, sunbeam. b : a line of energy, particles, etc., that cannot be seen. a beam of electrons. X-ray beams.