beam in Italian
beam in Italian is trave, asse, architrave — 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 Italian
trave
asse
architrave
(nautical) One of the transverse members of a ship's frame on which the decks are laid, and acting as part of the support for keeping the sides of the vessel in shape — supported at the sides by knees in wooden ships and by stringers in steel ones; cf. abeam, beam-ends.
traversa
(nautical) One of the transverse members of a ship's frame on which the decks are laid, and acting as part of the support for keeping the sides of the vessel in shape — supported at the sides by knees in wooden ships and by stringers in steel ones; cf. abeam, beam-ends.
bure
(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).
architrave
(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).
braccio
(mechanical) The crossbar of a mechanical balance, from the ends of which the scales are suspended.
bure
(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.
raggio
corno principale
(anatomical, informal) The principal stem of the antler of a deer.
barra timone
(literary) The pole of a carriage or chariot.
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 old barn was held up by oak beams a century old."
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noun A ray or narrow stream of light.
"A beam of sunlight cut through the curtains."
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noun A wide, happy smile.
"She greeted us with a beam that lit up her whole face."
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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.
Similar words in Italian
Common Italian translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "beam" in Italian?
"beam" in Italian is trave, asse, architrave. 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 Italian, "beam" is trave, asse, architrave.
Are there other ways to say "beam" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 9 translations listed for "beam": trave, asse, architrave, traversa, bure, braccio.
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