beam
Definition
- 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
Word forms
- Past tense
- beamed
- Present participle
- beaming
- Past participle
- beamed
- Third person singular
- beams
Example sentences
n.
The old wooden beam in the ceiling gave the room a rustic charm.
vi.
She beamed with joy when she received the good news.
vt.
The sun began to beam down on the park, making everyone feel warm.
n.
The laser beam can cut through metal with precision.