beam
noun
- 1
a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
- 2
long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
- 3
the broad side of a ship
they sighted land on the port beam
- 4
(nautical) breadth amidships
- 5
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
- 6
a column of light (as from a beacon)
- 7
a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
verb
- 1
smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
- 2
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
We cannot air this X-rated song
- 3
express with a beaming face or smile
he beamed his approval
- 4
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
- 5
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna
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