Which word or phrase is closest to the meaning of the underlined word as it is used in the paragraph? use the thesaurus to find the correct meaning. the oak beams were saved from old barns that had been torn down around the area. each rafter was gnarled but perfect for holding up the rustic building's roof. the men used a crane to hoist them into place before attaching them to the structure. meanings of beam (i think) n. a piece used for support n. line of light n. a scale v. aim v. smile v. give off a. line of light b. give off c. aim d. a piece used for support (underlined word rafter i cant underline it)