beamlet

/ˈbēm.let/

Definitions

1. noun

A small beam of light or a small beam of radiation.

“The tiny beamlet from the flashlight illuminated the dark room.”

2. noun

A small beam or girder, especially in a bridge or building.

“The engineer inspected the beamlet of the new bridge design.”

Synonyms

  • beams
  • girders

Antonyms

  • obstruction