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beamer

British  
/ ˈbiːmə /

noun

  1. cricket a full-pitched ball bowled at the batsman's head

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Beamer - A term for a flushed or blushing face, especially one resulting from embarrassment.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

Beamer thanked lawmakers for their consideration, saying passing the bill was vital to keep teams in the state competitive.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

“I want to take people on trips who have the opportunity to play,” South Carolina coach Shane Beamer said.

From Washington Times • Oct. 18, 2023

“We think that our ancestors joined hands and formed a lei of alii around our homes, protecting us from the ensuing flames,” Beamer said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2023

"And then, of course, we soon got married," said Mr. Beamer.

From Sunshine Jane by Warner, Anne

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