• a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
• long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
• (nautical) breadth amidships
• a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides pilots in darkness or bad weather
• a column of light (as from a beacon)
• a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
• smile radiantly; express joy through one''s facial expression
• broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; "We cannot air this X-rated song"
• express with a Beaming face or smile; "he Beamed his approval"
• 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"
• especially of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
• emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light; "The sun shone bright that day"; "The fire Beamed on their faces"

'Beam' in other languages