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beam vs structural member

structural member vs beam

beam and structural member both are nouns.

beam is a verb but structural member is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
beam Yes No Yes No
structural member Yes No No No
As nouns, structural member is a hypernym of beam; that is, structural member is a word with a broader meaning than beam:
  • beam: long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
  • structural member: support that is a constituent part of any structure or building
Other hypernyms of beam include piece.
beam (noun) structural member (noun)
long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction support that is a constituent part of any structure or building
a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
the broad side of a ship
(nautical) breadth amidships
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
a column of light (as from a beacon)
a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
beam (verb) structural member (verb)
smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
express with a beaming face or smile
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
Difference between beam and structural member

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