beam

beam (http://definr.com/beam)

     n 1: a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides pilots in
          darkness or bad weather [syn: radio beam]
     2: long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in
        construction
     3: a column of light (as from a beacon) [syn: beam of light,
        light beam, ray, ray of light, shaft, {shaft of
        light}]
     4: a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic
        radiation [syn: ray, electron beam]
     5: breadth amidships
     6: a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts [syn: {balance
        beam}]
     v 1: smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
     2: emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light; "The sun
        shone bright that day"; "The fire beamed on their faces "
        [syn: shine]
     3: express with a beaming face or smile: "he beamed his
        approval"
     4: broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; "We
        cannot air this X-rated song" [syn: air, send, broadcast,
         transmit]
     5: esp. of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as
        red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the
        sauna" [syn: glow, radiate, shine]
     6: experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from
        good health or an intense emotion; "She was beaming with
        joy"; "Her face radiated with happiness" [syn: glow, radiate,
         shine]