Definition of beam

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

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Sharebeam :: Sharebeam (n.) The part of the plow to which the share is attached.
Radiant :: Radiant (a.) Especially, emitting or darting rays of light or heat; issuing in beams or rays; beaming with brightness; emitting a vivid light or splendor; as, the radiant sun..
Beamless :: Beamless (a.) Not having a beam.
Weighbeam :: Weighbeam (n.) A kind of large steelyard for weighing merchandise; -- also called weighmaster's beam.
Sheth :: Sheth (n.) The part of a plow which projects downward beneath the beam, for holding the share and other working parts; -- also called standard, or post..
Quicken Tree :: Quicken tree () The European rowan tree; -- called also quickbeam, and quickenbeam. See Rowan tree..
Ledge :: Ledge (n.) A piece of timber to support the deck, placed athwartship between beams..
Inbeaming :: Inbeaming (n.) Shining in.
Rayon :: Rayon (n.) Ray; beam.
Rooftree :: Rooftree (n.) The beam in the angle of a roof; hence, the roof itself..
Gleamy :: Gleamy (a.) Darting beams of light; casting light in rays; flashing; coruscating.
Sunsquall :: Sunshiny (a.) Beaming with good spirits; cheerful.
Eradiate :: Eradiate (v. i.) To shoot forth, as rays of light; to beam; to radiate..
Strappado :: Strappado (n.) A military punishment formerly practiced, which consisted in drawing an offender to the top of a beam and letting him fall to the length of the rope, by which means a limb was often dislocated..
Browpost :: Browpost (n.) A beam that goes across a building.
Beam :: Beam (n.) One of the principal horizontal timbers of a building or ship.
Brace :: Brace (v. t.) To furnish with braces; to support; to prop; as, to brace a beam in a building..
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..
"dormant :: Dormant (a.) A large beam in the roof of a house upon which portions of the other timbers rest or sleep..
Reflect :: Reflect (v. i.) To throw back light, heat, or the like; to return rays or beams..
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