For Beam we have terms and definitions in 18 topics. The topics are Architecture, Boating, Carpet, Construction, Cruises, Drugs, Explosives, Ham Radio, Interior Design, Kayaking, Logistics, Nautical, Newton, Physics High Energy, Roofing, Sailing, Travel, Cruise and Wood.

Beam (Architecture)

A Horizontal load-bearing element that forms a principal part of a structure, usually using timber, steel, or concrete.

Beam (Boating)

Width, generally the widest point on the hull, but beam could be given at any point in the hull. "The beam at the transom, at frame number three." The beam is sometimes given as though the hull were a rectangle. "The James Cook: a 27' x 8' trailerable cruising sailboat."

Beam (Carpet)

1. Large horizontal cylinder or spool holding warp yarns that are ready to be fed into a weaving loom. Woven fabric may be wound onto a beam as it is made. 2. a large spool used to feed many face yarns (usually colored BCF) to a tufting or fusion bonding machine. 3. A length of timber, steel or other components placed across an opening to support a load, or for use as a decorative fixture only (non-load bearing). a cylinder of wood or metal, usually with a circular flange on each end, on which warp yarns are wound for slashing, weaving, and warp knitting. A large, horizontal cylinder, or spool, on which strands of yarn are wound prior to the manufacturer of some tufted and woven carpet. Large, horizontal cylinders or spools. the warp yarns are wound on beams located back of the line of weave. The woven fabric is wound on a beam located usually in front, just below the line of weave.

Beam (Construction)

A structural member transversely supporting a load. A structural member carrying building loads (weight) from one support to another. Sometimes called a "girder".

Beam (Cruises)

The breadth of a ship at the widest point. Ships in excess of 110 feet are too wide to transit the Panama Canal. A transverse structural member of a ship's frame, used to support a deck and to brace the sides against stress.

Beam (Drugs)

Cocaine

Beam (Explosives)

A ray or collection of focused rays of radiated energy. Radio waves used as a navigation aid.

Beam (Ham Radio)

An antenna that gives a directional beam pattern. See Yagi

Beam (Interior Design)

Horizontal structural support/large spools used to create woven fabrics

Beam (Kayaking)

The widest part of canoe (or any vessel).

Beam (Logistics)

The width of a ship.

Beam (Nautical)

1) The widest part of a boat.
2) Abeam, at a right angle to the length of the boat.
3) Sturdy wooden timbers running across the width of a boat. Used to support the deck of a wooden boat.

Beam (Newton)

See Beaming.

Beam (Physics High Energy)

The particle stream produced by an accelerator; usually clustered in bunches.

Beam (Roofing)

Structural support member (steel, concrete, lumber) that transfers weight from one location to another.

Beam (Sailing)

The width of a boat at its widest point.

Beam (Travel, Cruise)

Width of the ship at the widest point

Beam (Wood)

Any framing member placed to support a load. Also called a girder.

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