beam
Definitions
Noun
- A signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
- Long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
- A group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
- A column of light (as from a beacon)
- (nautical) breadth amidships
- The broad side of a ship
- A gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
Verb
- Smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
- Emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
- Express with a beaming face or smile
- Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
- Have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
- Experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
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Term
Definitions: 13
Fragments: 15
Sound Alikes: 2
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 1
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📰 This Word in the News:
Dylan Cardwell pitches ‘Beam Boys' T-shirts to get Kings fans involved
Jul 24, 2026 NBC Sports Bay Area & California
Jul 24, 2026 NBC Sports Bay Area & California
Wooden beams from First Temple’s destruction found ahead of Tisha B'Av
Jul 20, 2026 The Jerusalem Post
Jul 20, 2026 The Jerusalem Post
Charred wooden beams from Solomon's Temple unearthed in Jerusalem | World
Jul 20, 2026 Christian Post
Jul 20, 2026 Christian Post
How the IAEA Connects Scientists to Ion-Beam Facilities
Jul 7, 2026 International Atomic Energy Agency
Jul 7, 2026 International Atomic Energy Agency
Hundreds of USF students sign beam for new on-campus stadium
Apr 10, 2026 University of South Florida
Apr 10, 2026 University of South Florida
Girl, 16, hospitalized with serious injuries after striking beam while subway surfing on A train in Queens
Jul 22, 2026 New York Daily News
Jul 22, 2026 New York Daily News

