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1. particle
noun. ['ˈpɑːrtəkəl, ˈpɑːrtɪkəl'] (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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))
5. beam
noun. ['ˈbiːm'] long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction.
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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))
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).
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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))
8. beam
noun. ['ˈbiːm'] a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation.
Antonyms
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.
Antonyms
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))