beam
noun
any of various relatively long pieces of metal, wood, stone, etc., manufactured or shaped especially for use as rigid members or parts of structures or machines.
beams
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pluralof beam.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof beam (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
beamnounany of various relatively long pieces of metal, wood, stone, etc., manufactured or shaped especially for use as rigid members or parts of structures or machines.
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The property’s design is a stark contrast from the eclectic, maximalist aesthetic the cartwheeling designer has become known for, boasting a sleek open concept with a neutral color palette and exposed wood ceiling beams.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
The advanced measurements were made possible by a recent 150 million euro upgrade to the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, which provides extremely intense X-ray beams for studying materials in extraordinary detail.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
They will install beams in the roof and 30 steel and timber props in the floor to help it withstand rain and snow.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
Many other states and countries have been making use of the images Carbon Mapper’s first satellite, Tanager-1, beams down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
“Here we are, luv!” beams a stout woman wearing a stained apron.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
