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BEAMS

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There are 13 meanings of the word Beams.

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Beams - as a noun

A signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
radio beam

A group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electron beamray
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electromagnetic radiationelectromagnetic wavenonparticulate radiation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(nautical) breadth amidships

The broad side of a ship

Example: "They sighted land on the port beam"

A gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balance beam

Beams - 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)
shine
Hypernyms (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)
airbroadcastsendtransmit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
airbarepublicisepublicize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

Example: "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glowradiateshine

Experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

Example: "She was beaming with joy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glowradiateshine

Example Sentences

"The sun's beams shone through the cracks in the curtains."
"He covered the windows with wooden beams to block out the light."
"The old barn had sturdy wooden beams supporting its roof."
"The spacecraft's solar panels collected energy from the sun's beams."
"She stood under the beams of the spotlight, feeling nervous."
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Word Game Points

Is BEAMS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, beams is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BEAMS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BEAMS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, beams is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BEAMS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BEAMS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, beams is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BEAMS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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