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1. beam

noun. ['ˈbiːm'] a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather.

Etymology

  • beam (English)
  • beem (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beam (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • bemen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beamian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. beam

noun. ['ˈbiːm'] long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction.

Etymology

  • beam (English)
  • beem (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beam (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • bemen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beamian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. beam

verb. ['ˈbiːm'] smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression.

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Etymology

  • beam (English)
  • beem (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beam (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • bemen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beamian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. beam

noun. ['ˈbiːm'] a column of light (as from a beacon).

Etymology

  • beam (English)
  • beem (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beam (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • bemen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beamian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. beam

noun. ['ˈbiːm'] a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation.

Etymology

  • beam (English)
  • beem (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beam (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • bemen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beamian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. beam

verb. ['ˈbiːm'] express with a beaming face or smile.

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Etymology

  • beam (English)
  • beem (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beam (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • bemen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beamian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. beam

verb. ['ˈbiːm'] broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television.

Etymology

  • beam (English)
  • beem (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beam (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • bemen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beamian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. beam

verb. ['ˈbiːm'] emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light.

Etymology

  • beam (English)
  • beem (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beam (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • bemen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beamian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. beam

verb. ['ˈbiːm'] experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion.

Etymology

  • beam (English)
  • beem (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beam (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • bemen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beamian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. beam

noun. ['ˈbiːm'] a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts.

Etymology

  • beam (English)
  • beem (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beam (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • bemen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • beamian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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