Definition of Bead
Bead
Bead
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Small, rounded object, often used for decoration or jewelry.
e.g. The necklace was made up of hundreds of tiny glass beads.
(noun)
a small, rounded drop of a liquid, especially something like blood or sweat, on a surface;
e.g. A bead of sweat rolled down the side of her face.
(verb)
to pass a string or wire through several small, solid pieces in order to create a chain;
e.g. He wants to bead the carved stones together and wear them as a necklace.
(verb)
to cover something with small, solid pieces (beads), or to decorate or furnish something with beads;
e.g. She needs help to bead the costumes by hand before the performance.
(verb)
to cover a surface with small, rounded drops of liquid, or to become thus covered with drops of liquid;
e.g. It was so humid that the glass started to bead with condensation within two minutes.
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