Noun
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a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
- balance beam -
the broad side of a ship
"they sighted land on the port beam"
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(nautical) breadth amidships
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a column of light (as from a beacon)
- beam of light - light beam - ray of light - shaft of light -
a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
- electron beam -
long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
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a signal transmitted along a narrow path
guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
- radio beam
Verb
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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"
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have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
"Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
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broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
"We cannot air this X-rated song"
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express with a beaming face or smile
"he beamed his approval"
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emit light
be bright, as of the sun or a light
"The sun shone bright that day"
"The fire beamed on their faces"
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smile radiantly
express joy through one's facial expression