The pilot beams helped the drone find its landing zone during the storm.

The medieval church's intricate rood beams cast patterned shadows across the nave.

During the restoration, the conservators carefully repaired the medieval rood beam to ensure the crucifix above the chancel remained secure.

The contractor inspected the H-beam before lifting it into place on the bridge.

The construction crew lifted the H-beams into place to form the building's skeleton.

The construction crew lifted the ladder beams into place before securing them with bolts.

The maintenance crew inspected the walking beams for signs of wear before restarting the old oil pump.

The sailors tightened the rigging as beam seas rocked the ship, making the voyage treacherous.

The crew struggled to secure loose gear while the beam sea battered the ship's side.

In the vertical engine, the walking beam—a horizontal beam, usually trussed, that transmits power to the crankshaft through the connecting rod—bore the full load during operation.