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rooftree vs beam

beam vs rooftree

rooftree and beam both are nouns.

rooftree is not a verb while beam is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rooftree Yes No No No
beam Yes No Yes No
As nouns, beam is a hypernym of rooftree; that is, beam is a word with a broader meaning than rooftree:
  • rooftree: a beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters
  • beam: long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
rooftree (noun) beam (noun)
a beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
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
rooftree (verb) beam (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 rooftree and beam

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