Beam Definition & Meaning
beam
- noun
- a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
- long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
- a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
- a column of light (as from a beacon)
- (nautical) breadth amidships
- the broad side of a ship; "they sighted land on the port beam"
- a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
- verb
- smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
- emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light; "The sun shone bright that day"; "The fire beamed on their faces"
- express with a beaming face or smile; "he beamed his approval"
- broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; "We cannot air this X-rated song"
- have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
- experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion; "She was beaming with joy"; "Her face radiated with happiness"
"Beam" in song lyrics
See how beam is used in real songs:
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"Everyday in between been breaking on a balance beam"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — Young Man -
"Just as the bullet grazed my temple, the ship shot out a beam"
7L & Esoteric f/ Apathy, Vinnie Paz — Speak Now -
"To the extreme, shines like an infered beam"
9th Prince f/ Tommy Whispers — Ain't Promised Tomorrow
Words that rhyme with beam
Usage tips for "beam"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "beam" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for beam to find words that pair well.
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- What does beam mean?
- a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation a column of light (as from a beacon) (nautical) breadth amidships the broad side of a ship; "they sighted land on the port beam" a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression emit light
- What part of speech is beam?
- Beam is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does beam have?
- Beam has 13 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).