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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
noun
Balken
noun
(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
noun
(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
noun
(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
noun
(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
noun
(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
noun
(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
noun
Deichsel
noun
(literary) The pole of a carriage or chariot.
strahlen
verb
beamen
verb

What does "beam" mean?

  1. noun A long, sturdy length of wood, steel, or concrete used to support a structure such as a floor, roof, or ship deck.
    "The old barn was held up by oak beams a century old."
  2. noun A ray or narrow stream of light.
    "A beam of sunlight cut through the curtains."
  3. noun A wide, happy smile.
    "She greeted us with a beam that lit up her whole face."
  4. verb To smile broadly and happily.
    "He beamed with pride as his daughter crossed the stage."

beam in a sentence

  • The old barn was held up by oak beams a century old.
  • Engineers checked whether the steel beam could bear the extra load.
  • A beam of sunlight cut through the curtains.
  • The lighthouse beam swept across the dark water.

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Frequently asked questions

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 old barn was held up by oak beams a century old." 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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