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'beam' - used as a noun
1. a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides pilots in darkness or bad weather
2. long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
3. a column of light (as from a beacon)
4. a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
5. (nautical) breadth amidships
6. a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

'beam' - used as a verb
7. smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
8. emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
The fire beamed on their faces
9. express with a beaming face or smile
he beamed his approval
10. broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
11. have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
12. experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
She was beaming with joy

derived forms
1. Beam / Plural
beams
2. Beam / Past
beamed
3. Beam / Third Person
beams
4. Beam / Present Participle
beaming
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