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beam

/ˈbiːm/

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noun

plural beams

[count] a line of light coming from a source (such as the sun or a headlight)

a bright beam of light

We saw the beams from their flashlights.

a laser beam - see also high beam, low beam, sunbeam

a line of energy, particles, etc., that cannot be seen

a beam of electrons

X-ray beams

a long and heavy piece of wood or metal that is used as a support in a building or ship

the building's steel support beams

wood ceiling beams - see also balance beam

off beam

Brit informal :incorrect or mistaken

My guess was way off beam. [=(US) off base]

on the beam

informal :exactly correct

His description of the problem was right on the beam. [=(more commonly) on the mark]

verb

beams; beamed; beaming

[no obj] :to smile happily

She beamed as she told us the good news.

They stood beaming with satisfaction.

[+ obj] :to say (something) while smiling happily

We're getting married! he beamed.

to send out beams of light or energy [no obj]

Sunlight was beaming [=shining] through the window. [+ obj]

The sun beamed its light through the window.

[+ obj] :to send out (information, television signals, etc.) through wires or the air

Pictures of the distant planet were beamed back to the Earth.

[+ obj] in stories :to send (someone) to another place instantly by using a special machine

The space explorers were beamed onto the surface of the planet.