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beam

/biːm/  ·  say it: BEEM

a horizontal structural member carrying loads

In Architecture & Design

In more detail

1. (noun) a long, thick piece of wood, metal, or concrete used as a support in a building or structure

2. (noun) a line of light that shines from something

3. (verb) to smile widely or with great joy

4. (verb) to send out light or radio signals

Examples

• The wooden beams in the ceiling held up the roof.
• A beam of sunlight came through the window.
• She beamed with pride when her son graduated.

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