beam

Noun

• a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

• the broad side of a ship
  • they sighted land on the port beam
    

• (nautical) breadth amidships

• a column of light (as from a beacon)

• a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

• long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

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

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
    

• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
  • Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna
    

• broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
  • We cannot air this X-rated song
    

• express with a beaming face or smile
  • he beamed his approval
    

• emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
  • The sun shone bright that day
    
  • The fire beamed on their faces
    

• smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  balance beam , beam of light , light beam , ray , ray of light , shaft , shaft of light , irradiation , electron beam , radio beam , glow , radiate , shine , air , send , broadcast , transmit