Meaning of 'beam'

noun

a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

Synonyms: balance beam

noun

long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

noun

the broad side of a ship

Example: "they sighted land on the port beam"

noun

(nautical) breadth amidships

noun

a signal transmitted along a narrow path

Synonyms: radio beam

noun

a column of light (as from a beacon)

Synonyms: irradiation

noun

a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

Synonyms: ray

verb

to smile radiantly

Example: "I beamed after winning the lottery."

verb

to broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

Example: "We beamed the program all over the world."

Synonyms: air

verb

to express with a cheerful face or smile

Example: "I beamed with approval."

verb

to experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

Example: "I was beaming with joy."

Synonyms: radiate

verb

to have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

Example: "You're really beaming."

Synonyms: radiate

verb

to emit light

Example: "The flashlight beamed with great intensity."

Synonyms: shine