beam
beem
- n a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
- n long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
- n a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
- n a column of light (as from a beacon)
- n (nautical) breadth amidships
- n the broad side of a ship
they sighted land on the port beam - n a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
- v smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
- v emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
The fire beamed on their faces - v express with a beaming face or smile
he beamed his approval - v broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
- v have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
- v experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
She was beaming with joy
- In laboratory practice, a light beam's "fence" is a crystal, and the gaps which comb light are a crystal's parallel planes of cleavage.
- After winning the gold in the balance beam finals on the last day of gymnastics competition Tuesday, you can now call yourself the beam queen.
- The light beam is split.