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Another word for beam

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Noun

  1. A large, oblong piece of wood or other material, used especially for construction

    See also:

    matter

  2. A series of particles or waves traveling close together in parallel paths

    See also:

    light

Verb

  1. To emit a bright light

    See also:

    light

  2. To curve the lips upward in expressing amusement, pleasure, or happiness

    Idioms:
    See also:

    express

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Another word for beam

Verb

  1. To emit

    See also:

    send

    radiate

    broadcast

  2. To shine

    See also:

    shine

    radiate

  3. To smile

    See also:

    smile

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Sentence Examples

  • I lifted the heavy wood beam that crossed their door, securing it.

  • He turned the beam around the yard and then shut the door.

  • He stepped through the doorway and turned the beam of light on her.

  • Suddenly the beam caught a figure crouched ahead.

  • The beam was swallowed by the catacombs, and it was still too dark around her to see how large the underground world was.

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