Beam
Beam verb - To emit rays of light.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Instead of automatically deducting that it's from a sniper and taking cover, both Snake and Meryl proceed to stare at the beam and make confused noises for several seconds until she is shot.
Source: Idiot Ball / Video Games -
Harold Oxley has a beam of light appear around his eyes when the Soviets have Indy stare into the Crystal Skull in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
Source: All in the Eyes - Agony Beam: The Care-Bear Stare functions like one to the Heartless and others who cannot comprehend good.
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