Meaning of the word bead in English

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bead

US /biːd/
UK /biːd/
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Noun

1.

a small, often round piece of material, such as glass, plastic, or wood, that is pierced for stringing or threading

Example:
She wore a necklace made of colorful beads.
The dress was intricately embroidered with tiny glass beads.
2.

a drop of a liquid on a surface

Example:
Sweat beads formed on his forehead.
Rain beads clung to the windowpane.

Verb

1.

to form into small drops on a surface

Example:
Water beaded on the freshly waxed car.
Sweat beaded on his brow as he worked.
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