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.”