bead Synonyms
Another word for bead
• noun (Context 1)
A small, usually round piece of glass, wood, stone, or plastic pierced for stringing or sewing onto fabric.
"She carefully strung the colorful beads together to make a necklace."
• noun (Context 2)
A small, round drop of liquid, such as sweat, moisture, or blood.
"A cold drop of sweat formed on his forehead as he waited for the test results."
• verb (Context 3)
To form into small, round drops of liquid.
"The heavy morning dew began to drop on the freshly waxed hood of the car."
• verb (Context 4)
To decorate or cover a surface with small, pierced decorative objects.
"She spent months learning how to embellish the intricate patterns on the traditional dress."
• noun (Context 5)
The reinforced inner edge of a pneumatic tire that grips the wheel rim.
"The mechanic struggled to get the edge of the stiff tire to seat properly on the metal rim."