DICTOMETER

BEAMS

(beam, rayo, viga, bjelke, stråle)

1. Synonyms:
   • Radio beam
   • Beam
   Definitions:
   • a signal transmitted along a narrow path
   • guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Beam
   Definitions:
   • long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Beam
   • Ray
   • Electron beam
   Definitions:
   • a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Beam
   • Beam of light
   • Light beam
   • Ray
   • Ray of light
   • Shaft
   • Shaft of light
   • Irradiation
   Definitions:
   • a column of light (as from a beacon)
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Beam
   Definitions:
   • (nautical) breadth amidships
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Beam
   Definitions:
   • the broad side of a ship
   Examples:
   • They sighted land on the port beam
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • Balance beam
   • Beam
   Definitions:
   • a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Beam
   Definitions:
   • smile radiantly
   • express joy through one's facial expression
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Shine
   • Beam
   Definitions:
   • emit light
   • be bright, as of the sun or a light
   Examples:
   • The sun shone bright that day
   • The fire beamed on their faces
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Beam
   Definitions:
   • express with a beaming face or smile
   Examples:
   • He beamed his approval
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Air
   • Send
   • Broadcast
   • Beam
   • Transmit
   Definitions:
   • broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
   Examples:
   • We cannot air this X-rated song
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Glow
   • Beam
   • Radiate
   • Shine
   Definitions:
   • have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
   Examples:
   • Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Glow
   • Beam
   • Radiate
   • Shine
   Definitions:
   • experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
   Examples:
   • She was beaming with joy
   • Her face radiated with happiness