Definitions of beam:

• noun:   long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
• noun:   (nautical) breadth amidships
• noun:   a column of light (as from a beacon)
• noun:   a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
• noun:   a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
• noun:   a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides pilots in darkness or bad weather
• verb:   smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
• verb:   express with a beaming face or smile

  Example: "He beamed his approval"

• verb:   especially of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as red or pink
• verb:   emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

  Example: "The fire beamed on their faces"

• verb:   experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

  Example: "She was beaming with joy"

• verb:   broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
• name:  A surname (common: 1 in 16666 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #2070)