Home › Words › A › airbeamairbeamairbeam · noun — A support element for a lightweight structure such as a tent consisting of an inflatable tube or similar length of material given shape by being filled with air.Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).EtymologyFrom air + beam.nounA support element for a lightweight structure such as a tent consisting of an inflatable tube or similar length of material given shape by being filled with air.e.g.“A strut is tightly connected to a cylindrical airbeam along its whole length where it acts as a compression element.” — 2007, Alessandra Zanelli, Tensinet Symposium 2007: Ephemeral Architecture: Time and Textiles, page 211:Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.airhouse 66% match — An inflatable mobile shelter. vs airbeam →airdome 64% match — An inflatable structure in the shape of a dome, used for sporting events, temporary shelter, etc. vs airbeam →beamwork 61% match — A structure made of beams, as in the roof of a building. vs airbeam →aeronat 56% match — A dirigible balloon. vs airbeam →interbeam 55% match — Between beams vs airbeam →airboard 55% match — An inflatable bodyboard for use on snow. vs airbeam →beamed 55% match — Furnished with beams or timbers. vs airbeam →aerobeacon 55% match — A light used to warn aircraft away from tall structures. vs airbeam →