beam
nouns
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
is a type of (narrower)
support that is a constituent part of any structure or building
a column of light (as from a beacon)
is derived from
(nautical) breadth amidships
is derived from
the broad side of a ship
"they sighted land on the port beam"
is a type of (narrower)
an extended outer surface of an object
"he turned the box over to examine the bottom side"; "they painted all four sides of the house"
a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
verbs
smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
is a type of (narrower)
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
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"
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