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Definition of beam

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Beam (n.) A heavy iron lever having an oscillating motion on a central axis, one end of which is connected with the piston rod from which it receives motion, and the other with the crank of the wheel shaft; -- called also working beam or walking beam..

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Spur :: Spur (n.) A brace strengthening a post and some connected part, as a rafter or crossbeam; a strut..

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

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

Couple-close :: Couple-close (n.) A pair of rafters framed together with a tie fixed at their feet, or with a collar beam..

Diaphragm :: Diaphragm (n.) A plate with an opening, which is generally circular, used in instruments to cut off marginal portions of a beam of light, as at the focus of a telescope..

Girder :: Girder (n.) A main beam; a stright, horizontal beam to span an opening or carry weight, such as ends of floor beams, etc.; hence, a framed or built-up member discharging the same office, technically called a compound girder. See Illusts. of Frame, and Doubleframed floor, under Double..

Collar :: Collar (n.) A collar beam.

Pad :: Pad (n.) A piece of timber fixed on a beam to fit the curve of the deck.

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

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

Beaming :: Beaming (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bea.

Stringer :: Stringer (n.) A streak of planking carried round the inside of a vessel on the under side of the beams.

Beam :: Beam (v. t.) To send forth; to emit; -- followed ordinarily by forth; as, to beam forth light..

Bob :: Bob (n.) A working beam.

Beam Tree :: Beam tree () A tree (Pyrus aria) related to the apple.

Beamy :: Beamy (a.) Having horns, or antlers..

Beam :: Beam (n.) Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use..

Weighbeam :: Weighbeam (n.) A kind of large steelyard for weighing merchandise; -- also called weighmaster's beam.

Interjoist :: Interjoist (n.) A middle joist or crossbeam.

Madrier :: Madrier (n.) A plank or beam used for supporting the earth in mines or fortifications.