Bead - Definition
bead
n 1: a small ball with a hole through the middle
2: a shape that is spherical and small; "he studied the shapes
of low-viscosity drops"; "beads of sweat on his forehead"
[syn: drop, bead, pearl]
3: a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture [syn:
beading, bead, beadwork, astragal]
v 1: form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example
2: decorate by sewing beads onto; "bead the wedding gown"
3: string together like beads