Definition of freethinker. : a person who thinks freely or independently : one who forms opinions on the basis of reason independently of authority; especially : one who rejects or is skeptical of religious dogma.
Even though most German speakers may understand what you mean when you say beamer instead of projector, native English speakers will typically be completely lost. * Evidence for the use of the word beamer for BMW cars and motorbikes can be found in the Oxford English Dictionary, see here. An alternative spelling is beemer. Moreover, as explained here, BMW enthusiasts use beamer/beemer for cars and beamer for motorbikes. (Thanks to Eric for the link.)
Both the apparatus and the event are sometimes simply referred to as beam. The English abbreviation for the event in gymnastics scoring is BB. The beam is a small, thin beam which is typically raised from the floor on a leg or stand at both ends. The balance beam is only performed by female gymnasts. Beams are usually made of leather like material.