bead

/bˈid/

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Definitions

Noun
a small ball with a hole through the middle
Noun
a shape that is spherical and small; "he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops"; "beads of sweat on his forehead"
Noun
a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
Verb
form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example
Verb
decorate by sewing beads onto; "bead the wedding gown"
Verb
string together like beads