traverse vs beam

beam vs traverse

traverse and beam both are nouns.

traverse and beam both are verbs.

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

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

traverse: a horizontal beam that extends across something
beam: long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction

traverse (noun)	beam (noun)
taking a zigzag path on skis	long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
travel across	a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it	the broad side of a ship
a horizontal beam that extends across something	(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

traverse (verb)	beam (verb)
deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit	smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
travel across or pass over	broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
to cover or extend over an area or time period	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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