beamlike

/ˈbiːmˌlaɪk/
adjective
  1. Resembling or having the shape of a long, sturdy piece of wood, metal, or other material used in construction.
    • The bridge was supported by beamlike pillars that stretched across the river.
    • The old barn had beamlike rafters that were visible from the inside.
    • She drew a beamlike rectangle to represent the main support in her architectural sketch.
  2. Resembling a ray or shaft of light.
    • The flashlight produced a beamlike glow that cut through the darkness.
    • The lighthouse sent out a beamlike signal that could be seen for miles.
    • Sunlight streamed through the window in beamlike patterns across the floor.
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