tie vs beam

tie and beam both are nouns.

tie and beam both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
tie	Yes	No	Yes	No
beam	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, beam is a hypernym of tie; that is, beam is a word with a broader meaning than tie:

tie: a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating
beam: long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

tie (noun)	beam (noun)
a cord (or string or ribbon or wire etc.) with which something is tied	long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front	a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
a horizontal beam used to prevent two other structural members from spreading apart or separating	the broad side of a ship
one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track	(nautical) breadth amidships
a fastener that serves to join or connect	a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
(music) a slur over two notes of the same pitch; indicates that the note is to be sustained for their combined time value	a column of light (as from a beacon)
the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided	a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
equality of score in a contest
a social or business relationship

tie (verb)	beam (verb)
form a knot or bow in	smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
limit or restrict to	broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.	express with a beaming face or smile
fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord	experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces	have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
unite musical notes by a tie	emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
make by tying pieces together
perform a marriage ceremony
create social or emotional ties

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