All Definitions for Beam
Below are all the dictionary definitions of beam:
1To emit beams of light
2To shine
3To radiate.
4To smile broadly or especially cheerfully.
5A broad smile.
6A ray
7A gleam.
8A ray or collection of approximately parallel rays emitted from the sun or other luminous body.
9Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.
10One of the principal horizontal structural members, usually of steel, timber, or concrete, of a building.
11One of the transverse members of a ship's frame on which the decks are laid, and acting as part of the support for keeping the sides of the vessel in shape — supported at the sides by knees in wooden ships and by stringers in steel ones
12Cf. abeam, beam-ends.
13The maximum width of a vessel (note that a vessel with a beam of 15 foot can also be said to be 15 foot abeam).
14The direction across a vessel, perpendicular to fore-and-aft.
15The crossbar of a mechanical balance, from the ends of which the scales are suspended.
16In steam engines, a heavy iron lever having an oscillating motion on a central axis, one end of which is connected with the piston rod from which it receives motion, and the other with the crank of the wheel shaft.
17The central bar of a plow, to which the handles and colter are secured, and to the end of which are attached the oxen or horses that draw it.
18To furnish or supply with beams.
19To give the appearance of beams to.
20To transmit matter or information via a high-tech wireless mechanism.
21To transmit, especially by direct wireless means such as infrared.
22To stretch something (for example, an animal hide) on a beam.
23To put (something) on a beam.
24To connect (musical notes) with a beam, or thick line, in music notation.
25A horizontal bar which connects the stems of two or more notes to group them and to indicate metric value.
26The pole of a carriage or chariot.
27A cylinder of wood, making part of a loom, on which weavers wind the warp before weaving and the cylinder on which the cloth is rolled, as it is woven.
28The principal stem of the antler of a deer.
29One of the long feathers in the wing of a hawk.
30The straight part or shank of an anchor.
31An elevated rectangular dirt pile used to cheaply build an elevated portion of a railway.
32A surname.
33Ellipsis of balance beam. [(gymnastics) A gymnastics apparatus, a narrow wooden rail used in artistic (athletic) gymnastics.]
34Acronym of Bogdan's Erlang Abstract Machine.
About rhymes for beam
Finding the right rhyme for beam helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "To emit beams of light", beam has 18 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Gleam is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Esteem works well in formal or poetic contexts. Scheme is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for beam, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.