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| Back | beam noun, verb BrE /biːm/ NAmE /biːm/ noun word origin example bank 1 a line of light, electric waves or particles narrow beams of light/sunlight the beam of a torch/flashlight a laser/electron beam (BrE) The car's headlights were on full beam (= shining as brightly as possible and not directed downwards). (NAmE) a car with its high beams on 2 a long piece of wood, metal, etc. used to support weight, especially as part of the roof in a building The cottage had exposed oak beams. 3 (especially BrE) (NAmE usually ˈbalance beam) a wooden bar that is used in the sport of gymnastics for people to move and balance on The gymnast performed a somersault on the beam. 4 a wide and happy smile a beam of satisfaction off ˈbeam (informal) not correct; wrong Your calculation is way off beam. verb verb forms word origin example bank 1 [intransitive, transitive, no passive] to have a big happy smile on your face ~ (at sb) He beamed at the journalists. ~ (with sth) She was positively beaming with pleasure. ~ sth (at sb) The barman beamed a warm smile at her. His broad face beamed a hearty welcome. ‘I'd love to come,’ she beamed (= said with a large smile). 2 [transitive] + adv./prep. to send radio or television signals over long distances using electronic equipment Live pictures of the ceremony were beamed around the world. 3 [intransitive] + adv./prep. to produce a stream of light and/or heat The morning sun beamed down on us. Light beamed through a hole in the curtain. see smile/grin/beam from ear to ear at ear ˌbeam sb ˈdown/ˈup (in science fiction stories) to transport sb to or from a spaceship using special electronic equipment From the American television series Star Trek. |
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