beamer

English

/ˈbiːmə(ɹ)/, /ˈbimɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • (cricket) A ball, presumed to have been bowled accidentally, that does not bounce, but passes the batsman at head height.
  • (chiefly) A projector.
  • (gymnastics) A gymnast proficient with or specializing in the balance beam ("beam").

Etymology

Suffix from English beam (tree, keel, transmit matter information via a high-tech wireless mechanism).

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beam

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tree, keel, transmit matter information via a high-tech wireless mechanism

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木, 樹

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