LEARNit Dictionary

beam

noun
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1
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a line of light, electromagnetic waves or particles
پرتو, اشعه, نور, تابش, پرتو نوری
see also high beams, low beams
2
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a long piece of wood, metal, etc. used to support weight, especially as part of the roof in a building
تیر, شاه‌تیر, تیرک, تیر سقفی
The cottage had exposed oak beams.
3
a wooden bar that is used in the sport of gymnastics for people to move and balance on
چوب موازنه, تیرک ژیمناستیک, چوب تعادل ژیمناستیک
The gymnast performed a somersault on the beam.
4
a wide and happy smile
لبخند شاد, لبخند پهن, لبخند بانشاط
a beam of satisfaction
verb
1
to have a big happy smile on your face
لبخند زدن, تبسم کردن, خندان بودن
2
to send radio or television signals over long distances using electronic equipment
ارسال کردن, پخش کردن
Live pictures of the ceremony were beamed around the world.
3
to produce a stream of light and/or heat
تابیدن, نور افکندن, پرتو افکندن, پرتو فرستادن, نورافشانی کردن, درخشیدن
The morning sun beamed down on us.
Light beamed through a hole in the curtain.