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beam
a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
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noun
a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
noun
long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
noun
the broad side of a ship
“they sighted land on the port beam”
noun
(nautical) breadth amidships
noun
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
noun
a column of light (as from a beacon)
noun
a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
verb
smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
verb
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
“We cannot air this X-rated song”
verb
express with a beaming face or smile
“he beamed his approval”
verb
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
“She was beaming with joy”
verb
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
“Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna”
verb
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
“The sun shone bright that day”
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they sighted land on the port beam
We cannot air this X-rated song
he beamed his approval
She was beaming with joy
Her face radiated with happiness
Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna
The sun shone bright that day
The fire beamed on their faces
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