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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 beam is a long, strong piece of wood or metal that is used to hold up floors, ceilings or roofs.
Tall office buildings are built with steel beams.- similar words:
- brace
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| definition 2: |
A beam is a narrow ray of light. Beams of light from the sun shine through clouds.
This flashlight has a bright beam.It was nice to see beams from the sun after a day of heavy rain.
- similar words:
- light
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| related words: |
bar, blaze, board, flash, log |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
beams, beaming, beamed |
| definition 1: |
When you beam something, you send it out over a long distance.
The radio station beams its signal to a large area. |
| definition 2: |
When something beams, it shines brightly.
The hot sun beamed down on us.- similar words:
- shine
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| definition 3: |
When you beam, you have a happy smile on your face.
Maria beamed when she heard she won the prize. |
| related words: |
aim, direct, flash, grin, smile |
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