beam

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

a column of light (as from a beacon)

(nautical) breadth amidships

the broad side of a ship

“they sighted land on the port beam”

smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression

emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

“The sun shone bright that day”

“The fire beamed on their faces”

“Lights beam on the horizon”

“The horizon is beaming with lights”

express with a beaming face or smile

“he beamed his approval”

broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

“We cannot air this X-rated song”

have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

“Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna”

experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

“She was beaming with joy”

“Her face radiated with happiness”