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Beam :: Beam (n.) Fig.: A ray; a gleam; as, a beam of comfort..

Beamingly :: Beamingly (adv.) In a beaming manner; radiantly.

Arrectary :: Arrectary (n.) An upright beam.

Effluent :: Effluent (a.) Flowing out; as, effluent beams..

Beam :: 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..

"dormant :: Dormant (a.) A large beam in the roof of a house upon which portions of the other timbers rest or sleep..

Gallows :: Gallows (n. sing.) A frame from which is suspended the rope with which criminals are executed by hanging, usually consisting of two upright posts and a crossbeam on the top; also, a like frame for suspending anything..

Beam :: Beam (n.) The bar of a balance, from the ends of which the scales are suspended..

Dolly :: Dolly (n.) A small truck with a single wide roller used for moving heavy beams, columns, etc., in bridge building..

Effulgent :: Effulgent (a.) Diffusing a flood of light; shining; luminous; beaming; bright; splendid.

Beam :: Beam (n.) A ray or collection of parallel rays emitted from the sun or other luminous body; as, a beam of light, or of heat..

Trawl :: Trawl (n.) A large bag net attached to a beam with iron frames at its ends, and dragged at the bottom of the sea, -- used in fishing, and in gathering forms of marine life from the sea bottom..

Rider :: Rider (n.) An interior rib occasionally fixed in a ship's hold, reaching from the keelson to the beams of the lower deck, to strengthen her frame..

Effulge :: Effulge (v. t.) To cause to shine with abundance of light; to radiate; to beam.

Bearing :: Bearing (n.) That part of any member of a building which rests upon its supports; as, a lintel or beam may have four inches of bearing upon the wall..

Quickbeam :: Quickbeam (n.) See Quicken tree.

Abreast :: Abreast (adv.) Side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam; -- with of..

Moonbeam :: Moonbeam (n.) A ray of light from the moon.

Bridgetree :: Bridgetree (n.) The beam which supports the spindle socket of the runner in a grinding mill.

Refulgent :: Refulgent (a.) Casting a bright light; radiant; brilliant; resplendent; shining; splendid; as, refulgent beams..

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