beams

beams · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Long, sturdy pieces of timber or metal used as structural supports in buildings.

  2. 2.

    Rays or shafts of light.

  3. 3.

    Radiant smiles or looks.

  4. 4.

    Shines brightly; radiates light or happiness.

  5. 5.

    Transmits (a signal or broadcast).

Related words

See also: beam, light, rafters, rays
Synonyms: girders, rafters, rays

Etymology

From Old English bēam ("tree, beam, ray of light"), from Proto-Germanic baumaz.