beamer
/ (ˈbiːmə) /
noun
cricket a full-pitched ball bowled at the batsman's head
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Examples from the Web for beamer
Dimly he saw himself, faceless, a beamer gripped tight on one hand, a corpse at his feet.
The Status Civilization|Robert SheckleyFaults in quality or mistakes made in the spinning-room are often credited to the winder, beamer or reeler.
Women in Modern Industry|B. L. HutchinsBeamer joined the company at its organization, and was made 2nd Corporal March 7, '63.
History of Company K. 1st (Inft,) Penn'a Reserves|H. N. (Henry N.) MinnighNelson toned down the volume of his beamer and fired at a fence post.
The Happy Man|Gerald Wilburn Page