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beam

noun
  1. a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
    balance beam
  2. long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
  3. the broad side of a ship
    “they sighted land on the port beam”
  4. (nautical) breadth amidships
  5. a signal transmitted along a narrow path
    radio beam
  6. a column of light (as from a beacon)
    irradiation
  7. a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
    ray
verb
  1. to smile radiantly
    “I beamed after winning the lottery.”
  2. to broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
    “We beamed the program all over the world.”
    air
  3. to express with a cheerful face or smile
    “I beamed with approval.”
  4. to experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
    “I was beaming with joy.”
    radiate
  5. to have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
    “You're really beaming.”
    radiate
  6. to emit light
    “The flashlight beamed with great intensity.”
    shine