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shoring vs beam

beam vs shoring

shoring and beam both are nouns.

shoring is not a verb while beam is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shoring Yes No No No
beam Yes No Yes No
As nouns, beam is a hypernym of shoring; that is, beam is a word with a broader meaning than shoring:
  • shoring: a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support
  • beam: long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
shoring (noun) beam (noun)
the act of propping up with shores long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support 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
shoring (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
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