Definitions
There are 13 meanings of the word
Beams.
How to pronounce beams:
US
Beams - as a noun
A signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
radio beamLong thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
piece9structural memberHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electron beamray6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electromagnetic radiationelectromagnetic wavenonparticulate radiationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A column of light (as from a beacon)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beam of lightirradiation12light beamray6ray of lightshaft11shaft of lightHypernyms (Closely Related)
light9visible lightvisible radiationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(nautical) breadth amidships
The broad side of a ship
Example: "They sighted land on the port beam"
Beams - as a verb
Smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
Emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
Example: "The sun shone bright that day"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shine8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Express with a beaming face or smile
Example: "He beamed his approval"
Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
Example: "We cannot air this x-rated song"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
air3broadcast14send5transmit10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
air3bare6publicise15publicize24Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The sun's beams shone through the cracks in the curtains."
"He covered the windows with wooden beams to block out the light."
"The old barn had sturdy wooden beams supporting its roof."
"The spacecraft's solar panels collected energy from the sun's beams."
"She stood under the beams of the spotlight, feeling nervous."
Word Game Points
Is BEAMS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, beams is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BEAMS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is BEAMS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, beams is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBEAMS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is BEAMS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, beams is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBEAMS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
