1. plural of beam; long sturdy pieces of wood, metal, or concrete used as structural supports in buildings
2. plural of beam; rays or streams of light

1. third person singular present of beam; shines brightly or sends out light
2. third person singular present of beam; smiles widely and happily

Examples

• The wooden beams in the old barn were still strong after decades.
• Steel beams support the weight of the entire building.
• Beams of sunlight streamed through the window.
• The lighthouse beams across the dark ocean.
• She beams with pride when talking about her children.
• The flashlight beams into the cave.
• The concrete beams were installed yesterday.