beam

noun

  1. 1

    a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

  2. 2

    long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

  3. 3

    the broad side of a ship

    they sighted land on the port beam

  4. 4

    (nautical) breadth amidships

  5. 5

    a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

  6. 6

    a column of light (as from a beacon)

  7. 7

    a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

verb

  1. 1

    smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

  2. 2

    broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

    We cannot air this X-rated song

  3. 3

    express with a beaming face or smile

    he beamed his approval

  4. 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. 5

    have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

    Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna

Synonyms

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