Definition of bem

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1. beam [ n ] a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides pilots in darkness or bad weather

Used in print:

(Cornell H. Mayer, "Radio Emission of the Moon...)

In the observations at 4.3 mm ( Coates , 1959 a ) , the diameter of the antenna beam , 6 ' .7 , was small enough to allow resolution of some of the larger features of the lunar surface , and contour diagrams have been made of the lunar brightness distribution at three lunar phases .

Very recently , observations have been made at 8 - mm wave_length with a reflector 22 meters in diameter with a resultant beam width of only about 2 ' ( Amenitskii , Noskova , and Salomonovich , 1960 ) .

The half-intensity diameter of the antenna beam was about 9 ' , and the angle subtended by the moon included the entire main beam and part of the first side lobes .

The half-intensity diameter of the antenna beam was about 9 ' , and the angle subtended by the moon included the entire main beam and part of the first side lobes .

The antenna patterns and the power gain at the peak of the beam were both measured ( Mayer , McCullough , and Sloanaker , 1958 b ) , so that the absolute power sensitivity of the antenna beam over the solid_angle of the moon was known .

Synonyms beam radio_beam Related Terms signal air

2. beam [ n ] long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

Used in print:

(The Family Fallout Shelter. Office of Civil and Defence...)

At the entrance side of the shelter , each roof beam is rested_on the inside 4 inches of the block wall .

The wooden bracing between the roof beams is placed flush with the inside of the wall .

The first one or two roof boards ( marked `` E '' in fig. 6 ) are slipped into place across the roof beams , from outside the shelter .

These boards are nailed to the roof beams by reaching up through the open space between the beams , from inside the shelter .

These boards are nailed to the roof beams by reaching up through the open space between the beams , from inside the shelter .

Synonyms beam Related Terms structural_member timber rafter ridge tie cantilever trave keelson rider_plate header header shore joist keel girder box_beam

3. beam [ v ] smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

Used in print:

(The New York Times,...)

At a gay party in the Kremlin for President_Sukarno of Indonesia , Premier_Khrushchev pulled_out his pockets and said , beaming : `` Look , he took everything I had '' !

Synonyms beam Related Terms smile

4. beam [ n ] a column of light (as from a beacon)

Used in print:

(Clayton C. Barbeau, The Ikon....)

Off in the distance a searchlight flashed on , its beam slashing the sky .

Synonyms ray beam light_beam shaft_of_light irradiation ray_of_light shaft beam_of_light Related Terms light sunbeam heat_ray laser_beam moonbeam low_beam high_beam irradiate

5. beam [ n ] a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

Used in print:

(Walter H. Buchsbaum, "Advances in Medical Electronics"...)

In medicine the frequencies are much higher , transducers and the sonar beams themselves are much smaller , and different scanning techniques may be used , but the principles involved are the same as in sonar .

The frequency used for these experiments is 15 mc. and the transducer is a specially cut crystal with an epoxy lens capable of providing beam diameters smaller than one millimeter .

The transducer itself moves the beam in a sector scan , just like a radar antenna , while the entire transducer structure is moved over a 90 - degree arc in_front_of the eye to `` look_into '' all corners .

Synonyms beam ray electron_beam Related Terms electromagnetic_radiation particle_beam cathode_ray irradiate

6. beam [ v ] express with a beaming face or smile
Examples: : "he beamed his approval"

Synonyms beam Related Terms express

7. beam [ v ] broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
Examples: "We cannot air this X-rated song"

Used in print:

(The Christian Science Monitor,...)

In_all big cities outside the South , and even in small_towns within the South , radio_stations can be found beaming some or all_of their programs at Negro listeners .

Synonyms transmit broadcast send beam air Related Terms publicize televize rerun satellite sportscast interrogate broadcast_media broadcast radio_beam air broadcaster transmitter air

8. beam [ v ] emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
Examples: "The sun shone bright that day" "The fire beamed on their faces "

Synonyms shine beam Related Terms burn blaze flare outshine beacon glare opalesce flicker twinkle glare beat_down shimmer radiance

9. beam [ v ] esp. of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as red or pink
Examples: "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"

Synonyms glow shine radiate beam Related Terms look gleam

10. beam [ v ] experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
Examples: "She was beaming with joy" "Her face radiated with happiness"

Synonyms beam radiate shine glow Related Terms feel radiance

11. Beam [ n ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 2070

Synonyms Beam

12. beam [ n ] breadth amidships

Synonyms beam Related Terms width wideness ship

13. beam [ n ] a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

Synonyms beam balance_beam Related Terms gymnastic_apparatus

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