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beam


beam - noun

  • a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
  • long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
  • a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
  • a column of light (as from a beacon)
  • (nautical) breadth amidships
  • the broad side of a ship
  • a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

    • beam - verb

    • smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
    • emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
    • express with a beaming face or smile
    • broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
    • have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
    • experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

    beam - thesaurus

    air   broadcast   glow   irradiation   radiate   ray   send   shaft   shine   transmit  

    Scrabble score for beam

    b is 3 e is 1 a is 1 m is 3
    Scrabble score = 8

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