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 Pylodictus olivaris Pylodictus olivaris /ˌpaɪloʊˈdɪktəs oʊlɪˈvɛərɪs/

noun

  1. Large catfish of central United States having a flattened head and projecting jaw  ( flathead catfish , goujon , mudcat , Pylodictus olivaris , shovelnose catfish , spoonbill catfish )
    large catfish of central United States having a flattened head and projecting jaw


 beam beam /ˈbiːm/

noun

  1. () Long thick piece of wood, metal or concrete, etc., used in construction  ( beam )
    long thick piece of wood, metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
     The builders are lifting the steel beam with a crane
    The builders are lifting the steel beam with a crane
  2. () A signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather  ( radio beam , beam )
    a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
      The lighthouse beam guided ships safely to the shore.
    The lighthouse beam guided ships safely to the shore.
  3. () A column of light (as from a beacon)  ( beam of light , irradiation , ray of light , beam , light beam , ray , shaft , shaft of light )
    a column of light (as from a beacon)
      The laser beam cut through the metal with precision.
    The laser beam cut through the metal with precision.
  4. () A group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation  ( electron beam , ray , beam )
    a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
  5. A gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts  ( balance beam , beam )
    a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
     The gymnast balanced on the beam, performing a series of flips and twists
    The gymnast balanced on the beam, performing a series of flips and twists
  6. The broad side of a ship  ( beam )
    the broad side of a ship
     They sighted land on the port beam
    they sighted land on the port beam
  7. (nautical) breadth amidships  ( beam )
    (nautical) breadth amidships

verb

  1. () Smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression  ( beam )
    smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
  2. () (broadcast medium) broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television  ( air , beam , broadcast , send , transmit )
    (broadcast medium) broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
     We cannot air this X-rated song
    We cannot air this X-rated song
  3. () Express with a beaming face or smile  ( beam )
    express with a beaming face or smile
     He beamed his approval
    he beamed his approval
  4. () Emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light  ( beam , shine )
    emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
     The sun shone bright that day
    The sun shone bright that day
     The fire beamed on their faces
    The fire beamed on their faces
  5. Experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion  ( beam , glow , radiate , shine )
    experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
     She was beaming with joy
    She was beaming with joy
     Her face radiated with happiness
    Her face radiated with happiness
  6. Have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink  ( beam , radiate , shine , glow )
    have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
     Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna
    Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna


 Triticum aestivum spelta Triticum aestivum spelta /trɪˈtɪkəm iːˈstɪvəm ˈspɛltə/

noun

  1. Hardy wheat grown mostly in Europe for livestock feed  ( spelt , Triticum aestivum spelta , Triticum spelta )
    hardy wheat grown mostly in Europe for livestock feed


 El Misti El Misti /ɛl ˈmɪsti/

noun

  1. The world's 2nd largest active volcano; located in the Andes in southern Peru  ( El Misti )
    the world's 2nd largest active volcano; located in the Andes in southern Peru
     Hikers often challenge themselves by ascending El Misti, one of the world's most active volcanoes.
    Hikers often challenge themselves by ascending El Misti, one of the world's most active volcanoes.