beam in German
beam in German is Balken, Grindel, Pflugbaum — beam means a long, sturdy length of wood, steel, or concrete used to support a structure such as a floor, roof, or ship deck.
beam in German
Balken
Balken
(nautical) 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).
Grindel
(nautical) 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).
Pflugbaum
(nautical) 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).
Breite
(nautical) 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).
Grindel
(agricultural) 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.
Pflugbaum
(agricultural) 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.
Strahl
Deichsel
(literary) The pole of a carriage or chariot.
strahlen
beamen
What does "beam" mean?
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noun A long, sturdy length of wood, steel, or concrete used to support a structure such as a floor, roof, or ship deck.
"The builders lifted a heavy wooden beam into place above the doorway."
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noun A ray or narrow stream of light.
"A thin beam from my torch showed the way down the path."
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noun A wide, happy smile.
"Her proud beam told everyone that the exam results were good."
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verb To smile broadly and happily.
"The toddler beamed at the puppy and held out her arms."
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beam in a sentence
- The builders lifted a heavy wooden beam into place above the doorway.
- The old barn was held up by oak beams a century old.
- A thin beam from my torch showed the way down the path.
- A beam of sunlight cut through the curtains.
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What is "beam" in German?
"beam" in German is Balken, Grindel, Pflugbaum. beam means: A long, sturdy length of wood, steel, or concrete used to support a structure such as a floor, roof, or ship deck.
How do you use "beam" in a sentence?
Example: "The builders lifted a heavy wooden beam into place above the doorway." In German, "beam" is Balken, Grindel, Pflugbaum.
Are there other ways to say "beam" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "beam": Balken, Grindel, Pflugbaum, Breite, Strahl, Deichsel.
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