Synonyms: balance beam, beam
Definition: a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
Similar words: gymnastic apparatus, exerciser
Definition: sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises
Synonyms: beam
Definition: long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
Similar words: piece
Definition: a separate part of a whole
Usage: an important piece of the evidence
Similar words: structural member
Definition: support that is a constituent part of any structure or building
Synonyms: beam
Definition: the broad side of a ship
Usage: they sighted land on the port beam
Similar words: side
Definition: an extended outer surface of an object
Usage: he turned the box over to examine the bottom side; they painted all four sides of the house
Synonyms: beam
Definition: (nautical) breadth amidships
Synonyms: radio beam, beam
Definition: a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
Similar words: sign, signal, signaling
Definition: any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
Usage: signals from the boat suddenly stopped
Synonyms: beam, beam of light, shaft, shaft of light, ray, ray of light, irradiation, light beam
Definition: a column of light (as from a beacon)
Similar words: light, visible light, visible radiation
Definition: (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
Usage: the light was filtered through a soft glass window
Synonyms: ray, beam, electron beam
Definition: a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
Similar words: electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation
Definition: radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge
Synonyms: beam
Definition: smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
Similar words: smile
Definition: change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
Synonyms: broadcast, send, transmit, beam, air
Definition: broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
Usage: We cannot air this X-rated song
Similar words: publicise, publicize, air, bare
Definition: make public
Usage: She aired her opinions on welfare
Synonyms: beam
Definition: express with a beaming face or smile
Usage: he beamed his approval
Similar words: show, evince, express
Definition: give expression to
Usage: She showed her disappointment
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: feel, experience
Definition: undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
Usage: She felt resentful; He felt regret
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: seem, look, appear
Definition: give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
Usage: She seems to be sleeping; This appears to be a very difficult problem; This project looks fishy; They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time