forebeam

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noun
  1. 1

    (nautical) A horizontal spar across the bow of some sailing vessels, used to stabilize the hulls of a catamaran, to secure a bowsprit, or to tie down the tack when there is no bowsprit.

  2. 2

    The breast beam of a loom.

  3. 3

    (robotics) The support section of a robot arm that goes from the main body of the robot to the gripper.

  4. 4

    The leading portion of a remote signal from a moving source.