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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

  • (..) Thank you, I just... Bernard, I'll just be another minute. - Okay. - Thanks. I have so many evil plans in the works. The illiteracy beam. Typhoon cheese. Robo sheep. Battles we will now, never have. You know we never had the chance to say goodbye. (..)
    2010 Megamind