beam

/bim/ nounverb
4 letters1 syllable8 points in Scrabble®10 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS13
NOUN
1

A group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation.

2

Long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction.

3

(nautical) breadth amidships.

4

The broad side of a ship.

“they sighted land on the port beam”

5

A column of light (as from a beacon).

6

A signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather.

7

A gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts.

VERB
1

Smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression.

2

Emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light.

“The fire beamed on their faces”

3

Experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion.

“She was beaming with joy”

4

Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television.

5

Have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink.

6

Express with a beaming face or smile.

“he beamed his approval”

WORD FORMS
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Double word16 points
Triple word24 points
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Starts & ends withB … M
Syllablesbeam
SYNONYMS & RELATED18
SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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