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

  • (..) - Don't freak out. This is how you blew with Nemo. We open exterior outer space scenery. Calico comes for your Penny. And then you squish him. And as the tractor beam is pulling Penny and you to aliens' mother ship... ...we fade to black. And we have a great pop song for the end credits. (..)
    2008 Bolt