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1. particle

noun. ['ˈpɑːrtəkəl, ˈpɑːrtɪkəl'] (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything.

Etymology

  • particle (English)
  • particule (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

2. particle

noun. ['ˈpɑːrtəkəl, ˈpɑːrtɪkəl'] a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions.

Etymology

  • particle (English)
  • particule (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

3. particle

noun. ['ˈpɑːrtəkəl, ˈpɑːrtɪkəl'] a function word that can be used in English to form phrasal verbs.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • particle (English)
  • particule (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

4. 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))

5. 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))

6. 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))

7. 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))

8. 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))

9. 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))

10. 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))
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