A concentrated stream of particles or a similar propagation of waves: a beam of protons; a beam of light.
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A radio beam.
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A ray or shaft of light.
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A squared-off log or a large, oblong piece of timber, metal, or stone used especially as a horizontal support in construction.
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A steel tube or wooden roller on which the warp is wound in a loom.
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idiom
On the beam Following a radio beam. Used of aircraft.
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On the beam On the right track; operating correctly.
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verb-transitive
To emit or transmit: beam a message via satellite.
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To express by means of a radiant smile: He beamed his approval of the new idea.
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verb-intransitive
To radiate light; shine.
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To smile expansively.
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verb
To emit in or as a beam.
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To support with beams.
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To transmit especially by satellite .
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To transmit (data) electronically.
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To direct to a particular audience.
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