noun🔗ShareVigaAny large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use."The carpenter used a strong wooden beam to support the porch roof. "El carpintero usó una viga de madera fuerte para sostener el techo del porche.materialarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVigaOne of the principal horizontal timbers of a building; one of the transverse members of a ship's frame on which the decks are laid — supported at the sides by knees in wooden ships and by stringers in steel ones."The house's main support beams are made of strong, dark wood. "Las vigas principales de soporte de la casa están hechas de madera oscura y resistente.architecturenauticalbuildingmaterialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMangaThe 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."Este barco tiene más manga que aquel.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBarra de equilibrioThe crossbar of a mechanical balance, from the ends of which the scales are suspended."The balance beam in the gym had uneven weights on each side. "La barra de equilibrio en el gimnasio tenía pesos desiguales a cada lado.machinedeviceutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVara, astaThe principal stem of the antler of a deer."The deer's large beam was impressive. "La gran asta del ciervo era impresionante.animalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLanzaThe pole of a carriage or chariot."The horse pulled the light carriage, its wooden beam strong and sturdy. "El caballo tiró del carruaje ligero, cuya lanza de madera era fuerte y robusta.vehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRodillo de telarA cylinder of wood, making part of a loom, on which weavers wind the warp before weaving and the cylinder on which the cloth is rolled, as it is woven."The weaver carefully wound the yarn onto the loom's beam before starting the tapestry. "El tejedor enrolló cuidadosamente el hilo en el rodillo del telar antes de comenzar el tapiz.materialmachineutensiltechnologyitemworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCaña del anclaThe straight part or shank of an anchor."The boat's anchor had a strong, thick beam. "El ancla del barco tenía una caña del ancla fuerte y gruesa.nauticalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa lanzaThe central bar of a plow, to which the handles and colter are secured, and to the end of which are attached the oxen or horses that draw it."The farmer carefully attached the oxen to the beam of the plow. "El granjero ató cuidadosamente los bueyes a la lanza del arado.agricultureutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareViga, balancínIn steam engines, a heavy iron lever having an oscillating motion on a central axis, one end of which is connected with the piston rod from which it receives motion, and the other with the crank of the wheel shaft."The steam engine's beam connected the piston to the wheel's crank, transferring the power from the steam. "La viga del motor de vapor conectaba el pistón con la manivela de la rueda, transfiriendo la potencia del vapor.machinetechnicalenergyindustrydevicesystempartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHaz, rayoA ray or collection of approximately parallel rays emitted from the sun or other luminous body."a beam of energy"Un haz de energía.physicsastronomyenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRayo, hazA ray; a gleam."a beam of hope, or of comfort"Un rayo de esperanza o de consuelo.physicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlumaOne of the long feathers in the wing of a hawk."The hawk's powerful wings were full of strong, long beams. "Las poderosas alas del halcón estaban llenas de plumas largas y fuertes.animalbirdpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBarraA horizontal bar which connects the stems of two or more notes to group them and to indicate metric value."The music teacher drew a beam connecting the two quarter notes, showing they should be played together. "El profesor de música dibujó una barra que conectaba las dos notas negras, mostrando que debían tocarse juntas.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTerraplénAn elevated rectangular dirt pile used to cheaply build an elevated portion of a railway."The railway workers built a sturdy beam to elevate the track over the busy street. "Los trabajadores del ferrocarril construyeron un terraplén resistente para elevar la vía sobre la concurrida calle.architecturematerialgeologystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmitir rayos, brillarTo emit beams of light; shine; radiate."to beam forth light"Emitir luz.energyphysicsappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSonreír ampliamente, irradiar alegríaTo smile broadly or especially cheerfully."The little girl beamed when she saw her favorite toy. "La niña sonrió ampliamente cuando vio su juguete favorito.appearanceemotioncharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDotar con vigasTo furnish or supply with beams"The carpenter will beam the new house with strong wooden beams. "El carpintero dotará la nueva casa con vigas de madera fuertes.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmitir rayosTo give the appearance of beams to."The artist beamed the spotlight onto the painting, making it look like it had golden rays. "El artista emitió rayos del foco sobre la pintura, haciéndola parecer que tenía rayos dorados.appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTransmitir, emitirTo transmit matter or information via a high-tech wireless mechanism."The scientist beamed the data from the lab to the central computer. "El científico transmitió los datos del laboratorio a la computadora central.technologycommunicationelectronicscomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEstirar(currying) To stretch something (for example an animal hide) on a beam."The leatherworker carefully beamed the animal hide onto the wooden beam. "El marroquinero estiró cuidadosamente la piel del animal sobre la viga de madera.animalagricultureworkprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePoner en una vigaTo put (something) on a beam"The carpenter carefully beamed the wooden support onto the roof frame. "El carpintero puso cuidadosamente el soporte de madera sobre el armazón del techo.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUnirTo connect (musical notes) with a beam, or thick line, in music notation."The music teacher asked us to beam the quarter notes together. "El profesor de música nos pidió que uniéramos las notas negras.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
