What is the meaning of bead?

noun

  • A small ball with a hole through the middle.
  • A shape that is spherical and small.
    • usage: "he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops"; "beads of sweat on his forehead"
  • A beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture.

verb

  • Form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example.
  • Decorate by sewing beads onto.
    • usage: "bead the wedding gown"
  • String together like beads. .
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