Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Beam.
How to pronounce beam:
US
Beam - as a noun
A signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
radio beamLong thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
piecestructural memberHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electron beamrayHypernyms (Closely Related)
electromagnetic radiationelectromagnetic wavenonparticulate radiationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A column of light (as from a beacon)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beam of lightirradiationlight beamrayray of lightshaftshaft of lightHypernyms (Closely Related)
lightvisible lightvisible radiationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(nautical) breadth amidships
The broad side of a ship
Example: "They sighted land on the port beam"
Beam - as a verb
Smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
Emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
Example: "The sun shone bright that day"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shineHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Express with a beaming face or smile
Example: "He beamed his approval"
Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
Example: "We cannot air this x-rated song"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
airbroadcastsendtransmitHypernyms (Closely Related)
airbarepublicisepublicizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The sun's beams warmed their faces."
"She stood in the beam of light."
"The construction workers placed the steel beam across the gap."
"The lighthouse beam guided the ships safely to shore."
"He brushed the dust off the wooden beam."
Word Game Points
Is BEAM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, beam is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BEAM has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is BEAM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, beam is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBEAM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is BEAM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, beam is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBEAM has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
