high beam
high beam is the alternative form of high-beam.
Meaning of high-beam
Noun
high-beam (plural high-beams)
- The setting of an automobile's headlights adjusted to brighten a longer distance in front of the car, than when on the normal (low-beam) setting.
- Turn off your high-beams - you're blinding the oncoming traffic.
- Antonyms:
- low-beam, dim light, dipped headlight, dimmed headlights
- An erect nipple.
Forms of high beam
| plural | high beams |
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Questions about high beam
- What is high beam the alternative form of?
- High beam is the alternative form of high-beam.
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