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noun (n)
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather (noun.communication)
source: wordnet30
long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction (noun.artifact)
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a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation (noun.phenomenon)
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a column of light (as from a beacon) (noun.phenomenon)
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(nautical) breadth amidships (noun.attribute)
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the broad side of a ship (noun.artifact)
Example:
They sighted land on the port beam.
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a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts (noun.artifact)
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Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use. (noun)
source: webster1913
verb (v)
smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression (verb.body)
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emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light (verb.weather)
Example:
The fire beamed on their faces.
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express with a beaming face or smile (verb.communication)
Example:
He beamed his approval.
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broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television (verb.communication)
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have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink (verb.perception)
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experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion (verb.emotion)
Example:
She was beaming with joy.
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To send forth; to emit; -- followed ordinarily by forth; as, to beam forth light. (verb)
source: webster1913
To emit beams of light. (verb)
source: webster1913
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