Word: BEAMS
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Definition of BEAMS
- Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.
- One of the principal horizontal timbers of a building; one of the transverse members of a ship's frame on which the decks are laid โ supported at the sides by knees in wooden ships and by stringers in steel ones.
- The maximum width of a vessel (note that a vessel with a beam of 15 foot can also be said to be 15 foot abeam)
"This ship has more beam than that one."
- To emit beams of light; shine; radiate.
"to beam forth light"
- To smile broadly or especially cheerfully.
- To furnish or supply with beams
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "beams", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "beams" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BEAMS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BEAMS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BEAMS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BEAMS:
- # the beams effect
- # master of beams
- # playing with beams
- # in terms of beams
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