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