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Verb
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beams, plural;
  1. Transmit (a radio signal or broadcast) in a specified direction
    • - beaming a distress signal into space
    • - the TV station begins beaming into homes in the new year
  2. (in science fiction) Transport someone instantaneously to another place, esp. to or from a spaceship
    • - Scotty, beam me up!
  3. (of a light or light source) Shine brightly
    • - the sun's rays beamed down
  4. Smile radiantly
    • - she beamed with pleasure
    • - a beaming smile
  5. Express (an emotion) with a radiant smile
    • - the teacher beamed her approval
    • - “Isn't that wonderful, Beatrice?” beamed the nun
  6. Construct a ceiling with exposed beams
    • - vaulted beamed ceilings in the family room
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

  2. A horizontal piece of squared timber or metal supporting the deck and joining the sides of a ship

  3. 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
  4. A ship's breadth at its widest point
    • - a cutter with a beam of 16 feet
  5. The width of a person's hips
    • - notice how broad in the beam she's getting?
  6. The main stem of a stag's antler

  7. The crossbar of a balance

  8. (esp. in a stationary steam engine) An oscillating shaft through which the vertical piston movement is transmitted to the crank or pump

  9. The main timber of a horse-drawn plow

  10. A ray or shaft of light
    • - a beam of light flashed in front of her
    • - the flashlight beam dimmed perceptibly
  11. A directional flow of particles or radiation
    • - beams of electrons
  12. A series of radio or radar signals emitted to serve as a navigational guide for ships or aircraft

  13. A radiant or good-natured look or smile
    • - a beam of satisfaction
  1. (beam) smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
  2. radio beam: a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
  3. (beam) long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
  4. (beam) shine: emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light; "The sun shone bright that day"; "The fire beamed on their faces"
  5. (beam) a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
  6. (beam) express with a beaming face or smile; "he beamed his approval"
  7. Beams is a Japanese clothing brand, established in 1976, whose chief executive officer (CEO) is Yo Shitara. Besides stores in many places in Japan, they have branch offices in New York, Milan, London, and Paris.
  8. Beams is the debut album by The Presets, released on September 12, 2005.
  9. (Beam (music)) A beam in musical notation is a thick line frequently used to connect multiple consecutive eighth notes (quavers), or notes of shorter value (indicated by two or more beams), and occasionally rests. ...
  10. (Beam (ship)) The beam of a ship is its width at the widest point. Generally speaking, the wider the beam of a ship (or boat), the more initial stability it has, at expense of reserve stability in the event of a capsize, where more energy is required to right the vessel from its inverted ...
  11. (Beam (structure)) A beam is a structural element that is capable of withstanding load primarily by resisting bending. The bending force induced into the material of the beam as a result of the external loads, own weight, span and external reactions to these loads is called a bending moment.
  12. (The Beam (intrument)) Michael Stearns (born 1948) is a United States musician and composer of ambient music. He is also known as a film composer, sound designer and soundtrack producer for large format films, theatrical films, documentaries, commercials, and themed attractions.
  13. (beam) Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use; One of the principal horizontal timbers of a building; one of the transverse members of a ship's frame on which the decks are laid - supported at the sides by knees in wooden ships and by ...
  14. (Beam) A satellite transmission pattern.  It may be wide, narrow or spot.   This affects the satellites footprint.
  15. (Beam) One of the principal horizontal wood or steel members of a building.
  16. (Beam) Widest part of a boat. The point halfway between the bow (front) and stern (rear) of a sailboard.
  17. (Beam) The upper section of the vertical wall of a steel enforced gunite pool or spa.  A "raised beam" is one that extends above ground level.
  18. (Beam) A principal load supporting member of a building; may be timber, steel or concrete.
  19. (Beam) A main horizontal member in a buildings frame.
  20. (Beam) Any framing member placed to support a load. Also called a girder.
  21. (Beam) A member, usually horizontal, that is subjected to bending loads. Three types are simple, continuous, and cantilever.
  22. (Beam) Typically, a horizontal structural member that has the primary function of resisting bending moments.
  23. (BEAM) brain electrical activity monitoring
  24. (Beam) A supporting member either of wood or steel.
  25. (Beam) The width of a boat at its widest point.