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

  • (..) This woman requires medical attention. I have to get her to sick bay. No lectures on the prime directive, I'll keep her unconscious. Tell Riker to beam down with a search party to find Cochrane. Crusher to Enterprise. Two to beam directly to sick bay. In hours this ship has to be launched. (..)
    1996 Star Trek: First Contact
  • (..) Perhaps today is a good day to die. Prepare for ramming speed. Sir, there's another ship coming in. It's the Enterprise. - The Defiant is losing life support. - Beam the survivors aboard. They've destroyed the admiral's ship. - What is the status of the Borg cube? - The outer hull has been damaged. (..)
    1996 Star Trek: First Contact