bead bead /ˈbiːd/

noun

1. () A small ball with a hole through the middle  ( bead )
   a small ball with a hole through the middle
    She threaded each bead carefully to create a beautiful necklace.
   She threaded each bead carefully to create a beautiful necklace.
   
   
2. A beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture  ( astragal , bead , beading , beadwork )
   a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
   
3. A shape that is spherical and small  ( bead , pearl , drop )
   a shape that is spherical and small
    He studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops
   he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops
    Beads of sweat on his forehead
   beads of sweat on his forehead
   
   

verb

1. String together like beads  ( bead )
   string together like beads
   
2. Decorate by sewing beads onto  ( bead )
   decorate by sewing beads onto
    Bead the wedding gown
   bead the wedding gown
   
3. Form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example  ( bead )
   form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example