beams

Meanings

• noun

  A long, narrow structure or part, typically one of a series, used as a support or to transmit force or power.

  - "The beams of a bridge support the weight of heavy vehicles."
  - "The sunbeams filtered through the trees creating dappled patterns on the forest floor."

• noun

  A narrow, intense beam of light or other energy, especially one produced by focusing.

  - "The searchlight beamed a bright light onto the stage."
  - "The laser beam cut through the metal with ease."

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Pronunciation

1. /biːmz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

beam feather , breadth , walking beam , working beam

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with beams
beams , seams , reams , teams

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Variants

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beam , beamed , beaming , beams , on the beam , balance beam , balance beams , high beam , high beams , I beam , I beams , low beam , low beams , warp beam , warp beams

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Etymology

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Old English beam, from Proto-Germanic *baimaz (cognate with Dutch beem, German Baum, Old Norse bjóm), related to Proto-Indo-European *bhogh- (to grow, swell).

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Trivia

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1. Beams are often used in construction to support weight and distribute forces evenly.

2. The word 'beam' comes from the Old English word 'beam', meaning 'tree trunk'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Support: Beams are often used as supports, transmitting weight and force from one place to another.

2. Transmission: Beams can transmit energy, such as light or sound, over long distances.

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Culture

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Beams have been used in various cultural contexts, such as in architecture for building structures, in literature as metaphors for support or guidance, and in music for creating rhythmic structures.

How to Memorize "beams"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize long, narrow structures or parts that support weight or transmit force.

2. associate
   

   - Associate beams with the idea of support or transmission.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bears Are Big And Mighty Supporters' to remember the definition of beams.

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