Beam Meaning

There are 13 meaning(s) for word Beam

Meaning 1 : a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

    Synonyms : electron beam,  ray
Meaning 2 : emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

    Example : The fire beamed on their faces

    Synonyms : shine
Meaning 3 : a column of light (as from a beacon)

    Synonyms : beam of light,  irradiation,  light beam,  ray,  ray of light,  shaft,  shaft of light
Meaning 4 : a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

    Synonyms : radio beam
Meaning 5 : experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

    Example : She was beaming with joy

    Synonyms : glow,  radiate,  shine
Meaning 6 : broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

    Synonyms : air,  broadcast,  send,  transmit
Meaning 7 : have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

    Synonyms : glow,  radiate,  shine
Meaning 8 : a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

    Synonyms : balance beam
Meaning 9 : express with a beaming face or smile

    Example : he beamed his approval

Meaning 10 : long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

Meaning 11 : (nautical) breadth amidships

Meaning 12 : smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

Meaning 13 : the broad side of a ship

    Example : they sighted land on the port beam

How to Pronounce Beam

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