beam
Pronunciación: [biːm]
Palabra
Contexto: «light»
(noun) a beam is a line or a ray of light that shines in one direction. It is like when the sun shines through the trees and you see the light coming in straight lines.
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The flashlight created a bright beam that lit up the dark room.
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There was no beam of light in the gloomy cave, making it hard to see.
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Did you notice the beam of sunlight coming through the window?
Contexto: «construction»
(noun) a beam is a long, strong piece of wood or metal that helps to support a building. It is like the big sticks that hold up a treehouse or a roof.
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The carpenter used a sturdy beam to keep the roof from falling down.
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Without the beam, the entire structure would have collapsed.
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What type of beam is used to support the balcony?
Contexto: «expressing happiness»
(verb) to beam means to smile brightly or show joy on your face. It’s like when you're really happy about something and your smile shines very wide.
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She beamed with joy when she saw her surprise party.
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He didn't beam at all when he heard the bad news.
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Did you beam when you opened your gift?
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