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