Definition of beam

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• beam is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
• beam is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
• beam is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of beam

• a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. electron beam
  2. ray
• emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light (verb)

  Examples

  1. The fire beamed on their faces

  Synonyms

  1. shine
• a column of light (as from a beacon) (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. beam of light
  2. irradiation
  3. light beam
  4. ray
  5. ray of light
  6. shaft
  7. shaft of light
• a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. radio beam
• experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion (verb)

  Examples

  1. She was beaming with joy

  Synonyms

  1. glow
  2. radiate
  3. shine
• broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. air
  2. broadcast
  3. send
  4. transmit
• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. glow
  2. radiate
  3. shine
• a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. balance beam
• express with a beaming face or smile (verb)

  Examples

  1. he beamed his approval
• long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction (noun)
• (nautical) breadth amidships (noun)
• smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression (verb)
• the broad side of a ship (noun)

  Examples

  1. they sighted land on the port beam

See definition of beam in Merriam Webster