beam weapon

American  

noun

1. a laser-beam or particle-beam weapon.

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Example Sentences

Victims suspect they were struck with some type of beam weapon that causes brain injuries and other neurological problems.

From Washington Times

The alarming report of an energy beam weapon of a kind unknown anywhere in the world before now has roiled through the press for nearly two years, generating world-wide alarm and fear.

From Scientific American

The “holy grail” of military laser use would be to put a beam weapon on a jet, which could be less expensive and more precise than a missile, Scharre says.

From US News

While not quite a stylish version of the Iron Man exoskeleton, new crowdfunded apparel does protect the wearer from digital identity theft—if not providing a force beam, weapon capabilities and free flight.

From Forbes

Barely twelve meters long, the ships humans had labelled "hornets" were nothing more than a beam weapon and its power pack, with a propulsor and basic life-support system wrapped around it and given some armor and ablative shielding.

From Project Gutenberg