noun. a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather |
noun. long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction |
noun. a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation |
noun. a column of light (as from a beacon) |
noun. (nautical) breadth amidships |
noun. the broad side of a ship they sighted land on the port beam |
noun. a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts |
verb. smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression |
verb. emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light The sun shone bright that day|The fire beamed on their faces |
verb. express with a beaming face or smile he beamed his approval |
verb. broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television We cannot air this X-rated song |
verb. have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna |
verb. experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion She was beaming with joy|Her face radiated with happiness |
