What is the meaning of beads?

noun

• A small ball with a hole through the middle.
  • synonyms: bead
• A shape that is spherical and small.
  • usage: "he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops"; "beads of sweat on his forehead"
  • synonyms: drop, bead, pearl
• A beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture.
  • synonyms: beading, bead, beadwork, astragal
• Several beads threaded together on a string.
  • synonyms: string of beads

verb

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