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Definition or meaning of the English word Beam
Fig.: A ray; a gleam; as; a beam of comfort. (n.). A ray or collection of parallel rays emitted from the sun or other luminous body; as; a beam of light; or of heat. (n.). The pole of a carriage. (n.). One of the long feathers in the wing of a hawk; -- called also beam feather. (n.). To send forth; to emit; -- followed ordinarily by forth; as; to beam forth light. (v. t.). 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; -- called also working beam or walking beam. (n.). The main part 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. (n.). To emit beams of light. (v. i.). A cylinder of wood; making part of a loom; on which weavers wind the warp before weaving; also; the cylinder on which the cloth is rolled; as it is woven; one being called the fore beam; the other the back beam. (n.). The bar of a balance; from the ends of which the scales are suspended. (n.). The width of a vessel; as; one vessel is said to have more beam than another. (n.). One of the principal horizontal timbers of a building or ship. (n.). Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness; and prepared for use. (n.). The straight part or shank of an anchor. (n.). The principal stem or horn of a stag or other deer; which bears the antlers; or branches. (n.).
Translations for the English word Beam
Spanish Translation for the English word Beam is haz de luz[Noun]
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