Thesaurus: beams

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1. n a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather n long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction n a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation n a column of light (as from a beacon) n (nautical) breadth amidships n the broad side of a ship n a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts v smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression v emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light v express with a beaming face or smile v broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television v have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink v experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion