"tightbeam" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tightbeams [plural]
Etymology: From tight + beam. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|tight|beam}} tight + beam Head templates: {{en-noun}} tightbeam (plural tightbeams)
  1. (science fiction) A focused beam of energy (such as a laser) that contains and transmits information. Categories (topical): Science fiction Synonyms: tight-beam, tight beam
    Sense id: en-tightbeam-en-noun-pU~4qZZt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

Inflected forms

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