definition of
bead

[1] #1 bead n. a small ball with a hole through the middle. wn

[2] #2 bead v. form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example. wn

[3] #3 bead n. [drop, pearl] a shape that is spherical and small; "he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops"; "beads of sweat on his forehead". wn

[4] #4 bead v. decorate by sewing beads onto; "bead the wedding gown". wn

[5] #5 bead n. [beading, beadwork, astragal] a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture. wn