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

  • (..) So that's where we'll get in? *something* *something* Captain, we can not locate anyone inside the crater in order to beam them out. Oh, I can bring up pulse beacons to path enhancers - That I get signal into the crater. - Alright. How many people can Franklin transport at the time? (..)
    2016 Star Trek Beyond
  • (..) It is a match, sir. It's presence suggest that Lt. Uhura and *something* the rest of the crew are being held at Krall's base of operation. Can we beam them out? No, sir. There is some geological interference that is blocking transporter signal. Well I guess are gonna have to break in (..)
    2016 Star Trek Beyond