Beam | Mean of beam in English Dictionary

/ˈbiːm/

• Noun
• a line of light coming from a source (such as the sun or a headlight)
1. a bright beam of light
2. We saw the beams from their flashlights.
3. a laser beam
• a line of energy, particles, etc., that cannot be seen
1. a beam of electrons
2. X-ray beams
• a long and heavy piece of wood or metal that is used as a support in a building or ship
1. the building's steel support beams
2. wood ceiling beams

• incorrect or mistaken
1. My guess was way off beam. [=(US) off base]
• exactly correct
1. His description of the problem was right on the beam. [=(more commonly) on the mark]
• Verb
• to smile happily
1. She beamed as she told us the good news.
2. They stood beaming with satisfaction.
• to say (something) while smiling happily
1. “We're getting married!” he beamed.
• to send out beams of light or energy
1. Sunlight was beaming [=shining] through the window.
2. The sun beamed its light through the window.
• to send out (information, television signals, etc.) through wires or the air
1. Pictures of the distant planet were beamed back to the Earth.
• to send (someone) to another place instantly by using a special machine
1. The space explorers were beamed onto the surface of the planet.