English · Word Candidate

beam

/ˈbiːm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: beams · beaming · beamed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Là một mảnh gỗ lớn hoặc sắt dài so với độ dày của nó

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Noun

Examples

And a letter vnto Asaph the keeper of the kings forrest, that he may giue me timber to make beames for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, and for the wall of the Citie, and for the house that I shall enter into: And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God vpon

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

One of the principal horizontal structural members, usually of steel, timber, or concrete, of a building.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Là một trong những thành viên cấu trúc ngang chính của tòa nhà

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Noun

Examples

The brasswork here, how rich it is in beams, / And how, besides, it makes the whole house sound.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To emit beams of light; to shine; to radiate.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Là phát ra chùm ánh sáng, tỏa sáng, phát xạ

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Verb

Examples

to beam forth light

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To smile broadly or especially cheerfully.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Là cười rộng hoặc đặc biệt là vui vẻ

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Verb

Examples

to beam with pride

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “beam” mean?

Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.

Is “beam” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.