beam
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/biːm/
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/biːm/
noun
C1
a line of light or energy
The flashlight sent a bright beam across the room.
C1
a strong piece of wood or metal that holds up weight in buildings
The wooden beam supports the ceiling.
R
a narrow bar that gymnasts balance on
She walked carefully on the balance beam.
R
a big, happy smile
Her face had a happy beam when she won.
verb
R
to smile very happily
He beamed with joy at the good news.
R
to send signals or information over long distances
The radio station will beam the show to listeners.
R
to send out light or heat
The sun will beam through the window in the morning.
translation
a line of light or energy; a strong piece of wood or metal that holds up weight in buildings; a narrow bar that gymnasts balance on; a big, happy smile
to smile very happily; to send signals or information over long distances; to send out light or heat
Word Forms
Plural
beams
Progressive
beaming
Past
beamed
Perfect
beamed
3rd Present
beams