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beam
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- pronunciation:
- bim
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a long, strong piece of wood or metal used to support floors, ceilings or roofs.
Skyscrapers are built with steel beams.- similar words:
- brace, buttress, timber
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| definition 2: |
a narrow ray of light.
A beam of sunlight shone through the clouds.
- similar words:
- light
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| related words: |
bar, beacon, blaze, board, boom, flash, gleam, log, pile |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
beams, beaming, beamed |
| definition 1: |
to send out or transmit.
The radio station beams its signal to a large area. |
| definition 2: |
to shine brightly.
The hot sun beamed down on the farmer.- similar words:
- gleam, radiate, shine, stream
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| definition 3: |
to smile widely or happily.
Maria beamed when she won the prize. |
| related words: |
aim, direct, flash, grin, radiate, smile |
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