beam

Definition

  • noun: a line of light coming from a source (such as the sun or a headlight)
  • noun: a long piece of heavy often squared timber suitable for use in construction
  • verb: to emit in 'beams' or as a beam
  • verb: to smile happily
  • synonyms: ray, gleam, emit

Examples

  • The living room has a 'beamed' ceiling. [=a ceiling that is supported with wood or metal beams]

  • His description of the problem was right 'on the beam'. [=(more commonly) 'on the mark']

  • The space explorers were 'beamed' onto the surface of the planet.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Aella's castle is the strongest in all of England. I know Aella's castle well. Here are the maps. Einar has studied every stone and beam. To reach the castle, we must hug the English coast. They will have days to prepare for our attack. We don't hug the coast. (..)
    1958 The Vikings