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bead

/bˈid/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

  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”
  3. a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture

verb

  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

Synonyms for bead

Words that rhyme with bead

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