BEAM

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

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