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41Beam (structure) — A statically determinate beam, bending (sagging) under an evenly distributed load. A beam is a horizontal structural element that is capable of withstanding load primarily by resisting bending. The bending force induced into the material of the… …
42Beam engine — A beam engine is a design of engine based on the principles of a first class lever. A force is applied to one end of a beam, which is pivoted in the middle, and the lever action transfers the force to create work at the other end of the beam.The… …
43beam — n. & v. n. 1 a long sturdy piece of squared timber or metal spanning an opening or room, usu. to support the structure above. 2 a a ray or shaft of light. b a directional flow of particles or radiation. 3 a bright look or smile. 4 a a series of… …
44beam — /bim / (say beem) noun 1. a thick, long piece of timber, shaped for structural use. 2. a similar piece of metal, stone, etc. 3. Building Trades one of the main horizontal supporting members in a building or the like, as for supporting a roof or… …
45beam — I. noun Etymology: Middle English beem, from Old English bēam tree, beam; akin to Old High German boum tree Date: before 12th century 1. a. a long piece of heavy often squared timber suitable for use in construction b. a wood or metal cylinder in …
46beam weapon — a laser beam or particle beam weapon. Also called directed energy device. * * * beam weapon noun Any weapon whose destructive force consists of a beam of energy such as subatomic particles • • • Main Entry: ↑beam * * * beam weapon, = directed… …
47beam trawl — noun : a trawl net with its mouth spread by a beam compare otter trawl * * * a trawl net whose lateral spread during trawling is maintained by a beam across its mouth. Cf. otter trawl. * * * beam trawl noun A trawling net kept open by a beam… …
48beam up — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms beam up : present tense I/you/we/they beam up he/she/it beams up present participle beaming up past tense beamed up past participle beamed up in science fiction stories, to bring someone back to their… …
49beam trawler — noun : a fishing boat equipped with a beam trawl * * * beam trawler noun • • • Main Entry: ↑beam …
50beam sea — Naut. a sea striking the vessel at right angles to its keel. [1880 85] * * * beam sea noun One rolling against the ship s side • • • Main Entry: ↑beam * * * beam sea, waves rolling directly against a ship s side, at or nearly at a right angle to… …
