Pronunciation: /biːm/
noun a long piece of wood, metal, or other material, typically horizontal, supporting structure of a roof, bridge, or ceiling
A1 The sun's beam shone through the window.
A2 She tripped over a wooden beam in the old barn.
B1 The lighthouse's beam guided ships safely to shore.
B2 The laser beam cut through the metal with precision.
C1 The scientist used a particle beam to study the atom's structure.
C2 The theater's spotlight beam illuminated the stage for the performance.
verb to emit or transmit (a signal or ray of light) in a specified direction
A1 The sun beams down on the beach.
A2 She beamed with pride as she received her award.
B1 The lighthouse beamed its light across the dark sea.
B2 The spotlight beamed on the lead singer as she performed on stage.
C1 The satellite beamed images back to Earth from outer space.
C2 The scientist beamed with excitement as she made a groundbreaking discovery.
formal The beam of light illuminated the entire room.
informal I saw a beam of light coming from the window.
slang I can't believe she beamed when she saw him.
figurative Her smile beamed as she accepted the award.
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