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Word: Beam
Speech Type: Noun
Old English bēam ‘tree, beam’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch boom and German Baum
biːm
a long, sturdy piece of squared timber or metal used to support the roof or floor of a building
Short Definition:long supporting structure
Examples:- there are very fine oak beams in the oldest part of the house
- the cottage boasts a wealth of exposed beams
a ray or shaft of light
Short Definition:ray of light
Examples:- a beam of light flashed in front of her
- the torch beam dimmed perceptibly
a radiant or good-natured look or smile
Short Definition:radiant smile
Examples:- a beam of satisfaction
Word: Beam
Speech Type: Verb
biːm
transmit (a radio signal or broadcast) in a specified direction
Short Definition:transmit signal
Examples:- the satellite beamed back radio signals to scientists on Earth
(of a light or light source) shine brightly
Short Definition:shine brightly
Examples:- the sun's rays beamed down
smile radiantly
Short Definition:smile
Examples:- she beamed with pleasure
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