Meaning & Definition of Bead in English
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Bead
/bid/
noun
1. A small ball with a hole through the middle
synonym:
- bead
2. A shape that is spherical and small
- "He studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops"
- "Beads of sweat on his forehead"
synonym:
- drop,
- bead,
- pearl
3. A beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
synonym:
- beading,
- bead,
- beadwork,
- astragal
verb
1. Form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example
synonym:
- bead
2. Decorate by sewing beads onto
- "Bead the wedding gown"
synonym:
- bead
3. String together like beads
synonym:
- bead