beams Meaning | BeDict

noun

Vigas

Any large piece of timber or iron long in proportion to its thickness, and prepared for use.

Examples :

"The construction workers used thick wooden beams to support the roof of the new house. "

Los trabajadores de la construcción utilizaron vigas de madera gruesas para sostener el techo de la casa nueva.

noun

Vigas

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 — supported at the sides by knees in wooden ships and by stringers in steel ones.

Examples :

"The old farmhouse had strong beams supporting the roof. "

La vieja granja tenía vigas fuertes que sostenían el techo.

architecture nautical building material technical structure

noun

Manga, ancho máximo

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)

Examples :

"This ship has more beam than that one."

Este barco tiene más manga que aquel.

nautical sailing vehicle

noun

Barra de equilibrio

The crossbar of a mechanical balance, from the ends of which the scales are suspended.

Examples :

"The grocer carefully adjusted the weights hanging from the beams of the old-fashioned balance scale to measure the flour. "

El tendero ajustó cuidadosamente los pesos que colgaban de la barra de equilibrio de la balanza anticuada para medir la harina.

machine utensil physics

noun

Astas

The principal stem of the antler of a deer.

Examples :

"The hunter admired the buck's impressive antlers, noting the thick, curved beams that formed their main structure. "

El cazador admiraba las impresionantes astas del ciervo, notando las astas gruesas y curvadas que formaban su estructura principal.

animal body part

noun

Lanza

The pole of a carriage or chariot.

Examples :

"The chariot's beams were made of strong oak to withstand the bumpy road. "

Las lanzas del carro estaban hechas de roble fuerte para soportar el camino accidentado.

vehicle part

noun

Cilindro del telar

A 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.

Examples :

"The weaver carefully attached the warp threads to the beams of the large loom before starting the intricate pattern. "

El tejedor adjuntó cuidadosamente los hilos de la urdimbre a los cilindros del telar grande antes de comenzar el intrincado patrón.

material utensil machine work industry technology

noun

Caña del ancla

The straight part or shank of an anchor.

Examples :

"The old anchor, rusted and heavy, showed the clear lines of its beams extending from the central ring. "

El ancla vieja, oxidada y pesada, mostraba las líneas claras de su caña extendiéndose desde el anillo central.

nautical part

noun

Timón

The 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.

Examples :

"The farmer carefully checked the beams of his antique plow before attaching the oxen. "

El granjero revisó cuidadosamente el timón de su arado antiguo antes de enganchar los bueyes.

agriculture utensil machine

noun

Viga

In 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.

Examples :

"The powerful steam engine used heavy beams that moved up and down, transferring the piston's energy to turn the wheels of the factory. "

La poderosa máquina de vapor utilizaba vigas pesadas que se movían hacia arriba y hacia abajo, transfiriendo la energía del pistón para hacer girar las ruedas de la fábrica.

technology machine part energy industry physics

noun

Haz, rayo

A ray or collection of approximately parallel rays emitted from the sun or other luminous body.

Examples :

"a beam of energy"

Un haz de energía.

energy physics astronomy nature

noun

Haz, rayo

A ray; a gleam.

Examples :

"a beam of hope, or of comfort"

Un haz de esperanza o de consuelo.

energy physics appearance

noun

Plumas

One of the long feathers in the wing of a hawk.

Examples :

"The hawk soared effortlessly, each of its ten beams perfectly catching the sunlight as it circled overhead. "

El halcón se elevó sin esfuerzo, cada una de sus diez plumas captando perfectamente la luz del sol mientras volaba en círculos sobre nosotros.

animal bird part

noun

Vara, barra

A horizontal bar which connects the stems of two or more notes to group them and to indicate metric value.

Examples :

"The music teacher explained that the beams connecting the eighth notes showed they should be played quickly, as a group. "

El profesor de música explicó que las barras que conectan las corcheas indicaban que debían tocarse rápidamente, en grupo.

music

noun

Terraplén

An elevated rectangular dirt pile used to cheaply build an elevated portion of a railway.

Examples :

"The new section of railway was built quickly and cheaply using compacted dirt beams instead of expensive concrete supports. "

La nueva sección de ferrocarril se construyó rápida y económicamente utilizando terraplenes de tierra compactada en lugar de costosos soportes de hormigón.

material architecture building technical

verb

Emitir rayos, brillar

To emit beams of light; shine; radiate.

Examples :

"to beam forth light"

Emitir luz.

energy physics weather appearance

verb

Sonreír ampliamente, irradiar

To smile broadly or especially cheerfully.

Examples :

"After getting an A+ on her test, Sarah beams with pride. "

Después de obtener una A+ en su examen, Sarah sonríe ampliamente con orgullo.

appearance emotion

verb

Dotar de vigas

To furnish or supply with beams

Examples :

"The carpenter will beam the new house with strong, sturdy wooden beams. "

El carpintero dotará la nueva casa con vigas de madera fuertes y resistentes.

architecture building

verb

Emitir rayos

To give the appearance of beams to.

Examples :

"The sun beams through the clouds after the rain, creating a beautiful effect. "

El sol emite rayos a través de las nubes después de la lluvia, creando un efecto hermoso.

appearance

verb

Transmitir, emitir

To transmit matter or information via a high-tech wireless mechanism.

Examples :

"The doctor beams your X-ray results directly to your phone using a secure app. "

El médico transmite los resultados de sus radiografías directamente a su teléfono mediante una aplicación segura.

technology communication computing electronics

verb

Tensar

(currying) To stretch something (for example an animal hide) on a beam.

Examples :

"The tanner beams the freshly skinned hide onto the wooden frame to dry and stretch it evenly. "

El curtidor tensa la piel recién desollada sobre el marco de madera para que se seque y se estire uniformemente.

animal work agriculture process industry

verb

Poner en una viga

To put (something) on a beam

Examples :

"The construction crew beams the heavy steel girders into place to form the building's framework. "

El equipo de construcción pone las pesadas vigas de acero en su lugar para formar la estructura del edificio.

architecture building structure

verb

Unir con una barra

To connect (musical notes) with a beam, or thick line, in music notation.

Examples :

"The music teacher beams the eighth notes together to make them easier to read. "

El profesor de música une las corcheas con una barra para que sean más fáciles de leer.

music writing

Meanings

Vigas

Examples :

"The construction workers used thick wooden beams to support the roof of the new house. "

Los trabajadores de la construcción utilizaron vigas de madera gruesas para sostener el techo de la casa nueva.

Vigas

Examples :

"The old farmhouse had strong beams supporting the roof. "

La vieja granja tenía vigas fuertes que sostenían el techo.

Manga, ancho máximo

Examples :

"This ship has more beam than that one."

Este barco tiene más manga que aquel.

Barra de equilibrio

Examples :

"The grocer carefully adjusted the weights hanging from the beams of the old-fashioned balance scale to measure the flour. "

El tendero ajustó cuidadosamente los pesos que colgaban de la barra de equilibrio de la balanza anticuada para medir la harina.

Astas

Examples :

"The hunter admired the buck's impressive antlers, noting the thick, curved beams that formed their main structure. "

El cazador admiraba las impresionantes astas del ciervo, notando las astas gruesas y curvadas que formaban su estructura principal.

Lanza

Examples :

"The chariot's beams were made of strong oak to withstand the bumpy road. "

Las lanzas del carro estaban hechas de roble fuerte para soportar el camino accidentado.

Cilindro del telar

Examples :

"The weaver carefully attached the warp threads to the beams of the large loom before starting the intricate pattern. "

El tejedor adjuntó cuidadosamente los hilos de la urdimbre a los cilindros del telar grande antes de comenzar el intrincado patrón.

Caña del ancla

Examples :

"The old anchor, rusted and heavy, showed the clear lines of its beams extending from the central ring. "

El ancla vieja, oxidada y pesada, mostraba las líneas claras de su caña extendiéndose desde el anillo central.

Timón

Examples :

"The farmer carefully checked the beams of his antique plow before attaching the oxen. "

El granjero revisó cuidadosamente el timón de su arado antiguo antes de enganchar los bueyes.

Viga

Examples :

"The powerful steam engine used heavy beams that moved up and down, transferring the piston's energy to turn the wheels of the factory. "

La poderosa máquina de vapor utilizaba vigas pesadas que se movían hacia arriba y hacia abajo, transfiriendo la energía del pistón para hacer girar las ruedas de la fábrica.

Haz, rayo

Examples :

"a beam of energy"

Un haz de energía.

Haz, rayo

Examples :

"a beam of hope, or of comfort"

Un haz de esperanza o de consuelo.

Plumas

Examples :

"The hawk soared effortlessly, each of its ten beams perfectly catching the sunlight as it circled overhead. "

El halcón se elevó sin esfuerzo, cada una de sus diez plumas captando perfectamente la luz del sol mientras volaba en círculos sobre nosotros.

Vara, barra

Examples :

"The music teacher explained that the beams connecting the eighth notes showed they should be played quickly, as a group. "

El profesor de música explicó que las barras que conectan las corcheas indicaban que debían tocarse rápidamente, en grupo.

Terraplén

Examples :

"The new section of railway was built quickly and cheaply using compacted dirt beams instead of expensive concrete supports. "

La nueva sección de ferrocarril se construyó rápida y económicamente utilizando terraplenes de tierra compactada en lugar de costosos soportes de hormigón.

Emitir rayos, brillar

Examples :

"to beam forth light"

Emitir luz.

Sonreír ampliamente, irradiar

Examples :

"After getting an A+ on her test, Sarah beams with pride. "

Después de obtener una A+ en su examen, Sarah sonríe ampliamente con orgullo.

Dotar de vigas

Examples :

"The carpenter will beam the new house with strong, sturdy wooden beams. "

El carpintero dotará la nueva casa con vigas de madera fuertes y resistentes.

Emitir rayos

Examples :

"The sun beams through the clouds after the rain, creating a beautiful effect. "

El sol emite rayos a través de las nubes después de la lluvia, creando un efecto hermoso.

Transmitir, emitir

Examples :

"The doctor beams your X-ray results directly to your phone using a secure app. "