a long, sturdy piece of squared timber or metal used to support the roof or floor of a building

there are very fine oak beams in the oldest part of the house

the cottage boasts a wealth of exposed beams

a ray or shaft of light

a beam of light flashed in front of her

the torch beam dimmed perceptibly

a radiant or good-natured look or smile

a beam of satisfaction

transmit (a radio signal or broadcast) in a specified direction

the satellite beamed back radio signals to scientists on Earth

(of a light or light source) shine brightly

the sun's rays beamed down

smile radiantly

she beamed with pleasure