Beam
nounNoun
the broad side of a ship
“they sighted land on the port beam”
Type of:Sidea group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
Similar:Raya column of light (as from a beacon)
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
Type of:SignalSignalingSigna gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
Type of:Exerciserlong thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
Type of:Piece(nautical) breadth amidships
Type of:BreadthWidth
Verb
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
“She was beaming with joy”
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
“The fire beamed on their faces”
Similar:Shineexpress with a beaming face or smile
“he beamed his approval”
Type of:ExpressShowEvincebroadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
Type of:Smile
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