Definition of beam - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
lightray of light
- A beam of sunlight entered through the window..
2.
constructionlong piece of timber or metal used in construction
- The workers installed the steel beam across the ceiling..
3.
physicsTECH. line of energy or particles in a directionTECH.
- The laser beam was visible in the dark.
4.
emotionbroad smile
- She had a beam on her face after the win.
5.
gymnasticsRare gymnastic apparatus for balancingRare
- She performed a flip on the beam.
6.
maritimeTECH. maximum width of a vesselTECH.
- The ship has a beam of 30 feet.
Verb
1.
smilingintr. smile broadlyintr.
- She couldn't help but beam with pride at her daughter's performance..
2.
lightintr. emit light or shine brightlyintr.
- The lighthouse beamed across the dark sea.
3.
technologytr./intr. TECH. transmit signals or data electronicallytr./intr. TECH.
- The satellite beamed the images back to Earth.
4.
constructiontr. TECH. furnish or supply with beamstr. TECH.
- They beamed the ceiling for extra support.
Images of beam
ray of light 
long piece of timber or metal used in construction 
gymnastic apparatus for balancing
Expressions with beam
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move someone or something to a place using a beam of energy
The captain will beam down to the planet now.
teleport someone or something to a spacecraft
The captain ordered to beam up the crew before the planet exploded..
smile very widely because of happiness or pride
She beamed from ear to ear when she won the prize.
smile broadly due to pride
She beamed with pride as her son received the award.
correct or accurate
Her calculations were on the beam.
wide across the hull of a ship
The vessel is broad in the beam, ensuring stability.
visible stream of light from a source
A beam of light shone through the window.
bright car headlight setting for distant visibility
Remember to switch off the high beam in traffic.
smile very happily in the direction of someone or something
The proud parents beam at their daughter during the ceremony.
gymnastics event performed on a narrow elevated apparatus
The balance beam is her favorite event.
vehicle's headlight setting for short distance
He switched to low beam while driving through the fog.
the highest setting of a vehicle's headlights
He switched to full beam on the dark country road.
fast hard-hit or thrown ball
He threw a laser beam to home plate.
related to headlights with reduced glare
The car's low-beam headlights were perfect for city driving.
with headlights set to their brightest setting
He drove on full beam down the country road.
not aligned with the correct path
His calculations were completely off-beam.
wooden beam left visible for aesthetic effect
The living room features an exposed beam ceiling.
move someone instantly to another place
Beam me up to the spaceship, Scotty!
teleport someone onto a spacecraft using technology
The crew beamed the captain aboard the spaceship.
narrow ray of illumination traveling from a source, seen as a line
A beam of sunlight cut through the dust in the attic.
car headlight providing low-intensity light
The driver switched to the low beam headlamp at night.
route through space followed by a focused stream of light or particles
The technician adjusted the mirrors to change the laser's beam path.
thin ray of light or other energy focused into a small angle
The laser produced a narrow beam that cut cleanly through the metal.
narrow path of radio waves emitted from a transmitter
The aircraft was guided by a radio beam to the runway..
Origin of beam
Old English, beam (tree, log)
Terms with beam included in their meaning
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focused ray
device emitting a concentrated beam of light
light
narrow beam of light or radiation
illuminate
make someone visible using a focused beam of light
technology
small handheld device that emits a laser beam
device
small device emitting a light beam for pointing or playing
nature
narrow beam of light from the sun
narrow light
narrow line or beam that shines in darkness
technology
device producing a powerful, directed beam of light
lighting
beam of light from a searchlight
automobiles
switch car headlights to a lower beam
sun
beam or ray of light
railroad
horizontal beam supporting railway tracks
building
heavy wooden beam for support
technology
strike with a beam of energy
printer
device that prints using a focused light beam
cutting or engraving
cut or engrave with a concentrated light beam
driving
adjust headlights from high beam to low beam
light
small beam or glow of light
light
narrow beam of light visible in darkness
lighting
direct a beam of light onto something
beam type
long projecting beam fixed only at one end
science
narrow beam of light seen through a small gap
vehicle lighting
low beam light setting in vehicles for better visibility without blinding others
physics
electromagnetic energy emitted in a focused beam by a laser device
Examples of beam in a sentence
The laser emitted a powerful beam. The wooden beam was crucial for the barn's structure. They reinforced the bridge with a concrete beam. The beam of electrons was directed at the target. A beam of light broke through the clouds. His beam lit up the entire room.
A beam spread across her face at the surprise. The gymnast balanced perfectly on the beam. She practiced her routine on the beam for hours. The yacht's beam allows for a spacious deck. A wider beam can improve a ship's stability. He began to beam when he saw his old friends. The child would always beam whenever he got a compliment. The flashlight beamed into the dark cave. Her smile beamed with joy at the surprise party. The radio station beamed the concert live. Data was beamed to the remote server instantly. The workers beamed the new bridge efficiently. They beamed the old barn to ensure stability.
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- French:rayon, rayonner, ...
- German:Strahl, strahlen, ...
- Italian:fascio, radiare di felicità, ...
- Spanish:haz de luz, sonreír ampliamente, ...
- Portuguese:raio, sorrir de orelha a orelha, ...
- Chinese:光线, 灿烂地笑, ...
- Japanese:光線, 微笑む, ...
- Arabic:شُعَاع, ابْتَسَمَ بِاتِّسَاعٍ, ...
- Hebrew:קֶרֶן, לְחַיֵּךְ, ...
- Russian:луч, сиять, ...
- Ukrainian:промінь, сяяти, ...
- Hindi:किरण, खिल उठना, ...
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