Quick definitions from WordNet (beam)

▸ noun:  long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
▸ noun:  (nautical) breadth amidships
▸ noun:  a column of light (as from a beacon)
▸ noun:  a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
▸ noun:  a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
▸ noun:  a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides pilots in darkness or bad weather
▸ verb:  smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
▸ verb:  express with a beaming face or smile ("He beamed his approval")
▸ verb:  especially of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as red or pink
▸ verb:  emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light ("The fire beamed on their faces")
▸ verb:  experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion ("She was beaming with joy")
▸ verb:  broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
▸ name:  A surname (common: 1 in 16666 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #2070)

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