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beam
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- pronunciation:
- bim
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a long, strong piece of wood or metal that supports parts of a building.
Skyscrapers are built with steel beams.- similar words:
- brace
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| definition 2: |
light sent out from something.
The sun's beams warmed us.This flashlight has a bright beam.
- similar words:
- light
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| related words: |
board, flash, log |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
beams, beaming, beamed |
| definition: |
to send out over a long distance.
The radio station beams its signal to a large area. |
| related words: |
aim, direct, radiate |
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