tightbeam

English

Alternative forms
  • tight-beam
  • tight beam

Etymology

From tight +‎ beam.

Noun

tightbeam (plural tightbeams)

  1. (science fiction) A focused beam of energy (such as a laser) that contains and transmits information.
    • 2013, James S. A. Corey, Abaddon's Gate:
      “Do I have those tightbeams yet?” “We're acknowledged and pending, sir,” Chen said. “They know we want to talk.”
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