noun🔗SharePoutreAny 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. "Le charpentier a utilisé une forte poutre en bois pour soutenir le toit du porche.materialarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePoutreOne 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. "Les principales poutres de soutien de la maison sont faites de bois sombre et solide.architecturenauticalbuildingmaterialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBau, maître-bauThe 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."Ce navire a plus de bau que celui-là.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFléauThe 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. "Le fléau de la balance dans le gymnase avait des poids inégaux de chaque côté.machinedeviceutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBois, andouillerThe principal stem of the antler of a deer."The deer's large beam was impressive. "Le bois imposant du cerf était impressionnant.animalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTimonThe pole of a carriage or chariot."The horse pulled the light carriage, its wooden beam strong and sturdy. "Le cheval tirait la voiture légère, dont le timon en bois était solide et robuste.vehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUne ensoupleA 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. "Le tisserand a soigneusement enroulé le fil sur l'ensouple avant de commencer la tapisserie.materialmachineutensiltechnologyitemworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTige d'ancreThe straight part or shank of an anchor."The boat's anchor had a strong, thick beam. "L'ancre du bateau avait une forte et épaisse tige d'ancre.nauticalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe timonThe 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. "Le fermier attacha soigneusement les bœufs au timon de la charrue.agricultureutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBalancierIn 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. "Le balancier de la machine à vapeur reliait le piston à la manivelle de la roue, transférant ainsi la puissance de la vapeur.machinetechnicalenergyindustrydevicesystempartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFaisceau, rayonA ray or collection of approximately parallel rays emitted from the sun or other luminous body."a beam of energy"Un faisceau d'énergie.physicsastronomyenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRayon, lueurA ray; a gleam."a beam of hope, or of comfort"Un rayon d'espoir ou de réconfort.physicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlumeOne of the long feathers in the wing of a hawk."The hawk's powerful wings were full of strong, long beams. "Les puissantes ailes du faucon étaient pleines de longues et fortes plumes.animalbirdpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBarreA 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. "Le professeur de musique a dessiné une barre reliant les deux noires, montrant qu'elles devaient être jouées ensemble.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRemblaiAn 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. "Les cheminots ont construit un remblai solide pour surélever la voie ferrée au-dessus de la rue animée.architecturematerialgeologystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRayonner, émettreTo emit beams of light; shine; radiate."to beam forth light"émettre de la lumière.energyphysicsappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRayonner, sourire largementTo smile broadly or especially cheerfully."The little girl beamed when she saw her favorite toy. "La petite fille a rayonné quand elle a vu son jouet préféré.appearanceemotioncharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFournir de poutresTo furnish or supply with beams"The carpenter will beam the new house with strong wooden beams. "Le charpentier fournira la nouvelle maison de solides poutres en bois.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRayonnerTo give the appearance of beams to."The artist beamed the spotlight onto the painting, making it look like it had golden rays. "L'artiste a fait rayonner le projecteur sur la peinture, lui donnant l'apparence de rayons dorés.appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉmettre, diffuserTo transmit matter or information via a high-tech wireless mechanism."The scientist beamed the data from the lab to the central computer. "Le scientifique a émis les données du laboratoire vers l'ordinateur central.technologycommunicationelectronicscomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTendre(currying) To stretch something (for example an animal hide) on a beam."The leatherworker carefully beamed the animal hide onto the wooden beam. "Le tanneur a tendu avec soin la peau de l'animal sur la poutre en bois.animalagricultureworkprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMettre sur une poutreTo put (something) on a beam"The carpenter carefully beamed the wooden support onto the roof frame. "Le charpentier a mis avec soin le support en bois sur la charpente du toit.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRelierTo connect (musical notes) with a beam, or thick line, in music notation."The music teacher asked us to beam the quarter notes together. "Le professeur de musique nous a demandé de relier les noires.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
