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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

  • (..) You're going down. Wait! Wait. What? What are you doing? I'm checking for laser beam alarm triggers. It's a restaurant! You never know what kind of booby traps this guy could have set. Huh? Come on. (..)
    2013 Despicable Me 2