Beam (Noun)
Meaning 1
A signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation.
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Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
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Meaning 3
A column of light (as from a beacon).
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Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
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Meaning 4
Long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
The broad side of a ship; "they sighted land on the port beam".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 6
A gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 7
(nautical) breadth amidships.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.