Meaning & Definition of Beam in English

1. A signal transmitted along a narrow path

• Guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

2. Long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

3. A group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

4. A column of light (as from a beacon)

5. (nautical) breadth amidships

6. The broad side of a ship

• "They sighted land on the port beam"

7. A gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

1. Smile radiantly

• Express joy through one's facial expression

2. Emit light

• Be bright, as of the sun or a light

• "The sun shone bright that day"

• "The fire beamed on their faces"

3. Express with a beaming face or smile

• "He beamed his approval"

4. Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

• "We cannot air this x-rated song"

5. Have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

• "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"

6. Experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

• "She was beaming with joy"

• "Her face radiated with happiness"