Beam is a piece of wood, metal or steel which is typically long and squared that can be used as a building material.
(noun)An example of a beam is a 24 inch by 24 inch square piece of wood used in the framing of a house.
Beam is a column of light or a condensed flowing of particles, waves, or signals.
(noun)
- An example of a beam is the illumination produced from a lighthouse.
- An example of a beam is the electromagnetic waves generated to broadcast a radio station to the public.
Beam is to release a column of light, or to release a condensed flowing of particles, waves, or signals of any type.
(verb)
- An example of beam is to turn on a car’s headlights.
- An example of beam is to operate an x-ray machine whose electromagnetic waves allow it to see through solid objects.
- An example of beam is to send out radio signals from a satellite in order for people to enjoy a variety of music from their vehicle and/or TV.
Beam is to grin from ear to ear with happiness.
(verb)An example of beam is to smile big when graduating from college.