beam
8 points
English
4 letters
Common
Commonness #4,632
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
verb
smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/bˈiːm/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural beams
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a column of light (as from a beacon)
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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