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