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shaft vs beam

beam vs shaft

shaft and beam both are nouns.

shaft and beam both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shaft Yes No Yes No
beam Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shaft and beam are synonyms defined as:
  • shaft and beam: a column of light (as from a beacon)
Other synonyms of shaft include beam of light, irradiation, light beam, ray, ray of light, shaft of light.
shaft (noun) beam (noun)
the hollow spine of a feather long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow) a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
a revolving rod that transmits power or motion the broad side of a ship
a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel (nautical) breadth amidships
(architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator) a column of light (as from a beacon)
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
the main (mid) section of a long bone
obscene terms for penis
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
a column of light (as from a beacon)
shaft (verb) beam (verb)
defeat someone through trickery or deceit smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
equip with a shaft 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
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