Tightbeam

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A focused beam of energy (such as a laser) that contains and transmits information.

    "“Do I have those tightbeams yet?” “We're acknowledged and pending, sir,” Chen said. “They know we want to talk.”"

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"“Do I have those tightbeams yet?” “We're acknowledged and pending, sir,” Chen said. “They know we want to talk.”"

Etymology

From tight + beam.

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