1. beam - noun
· a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
Synonym(s): radio_beam
Hypernym(s): signal, signaling, sign
2. beam - noun
· long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
Hypernym(s): structural_member, piece
3. beam - noun
· a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
Synonym(s): ray, electron_beam
Hypernym(s): electromagnetic_radiation, electromagnetic_wave, nonparticulate_radiation
4. beam - noun
· a column of light (as from a beacon)
Synonym(s): beam_of_light, light_beam, ray, ray_of_light, shaft, shaft_of_light, irradiation
Hypernym(s): light, visible_light, visible_radiation
5. beam - noun
· (nautical) breadth amidships
6. beam - noun
· the broad side of a ship; "they sighted land on the port beam"
Hypernym(s): side
7. beam - noun
· a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
Synonym(s): balance_beam
Hypernym(s): gymnastic_apparatus, exerciser
8. beam - verb
· smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
Hypernym(s): smile
9. beam - verb
· emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light; "The sun shone bright that day"; "The fire beamed on their faces"
Synonym(s): shine
10. beam - verb
· express with a beaming face or smile; "he beamed his approval"
Hypernym(s): express, show, evince
11. beam - verb
· broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; "We cannot air this X-rated song"
Synonym(s): air, send, broadcast, transmit
Hypernym(s): publicize, publicise, air, bare
12. beam - verb
· have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
Synonym(s): glow, radiate, shine
Hypernym(s): look, appear, seem
13. beam - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): glow, radiate, shine
Hypernym(s): feel, experience
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