Meaning of 'bead'

noun

a small ball with a hole through the middle

noun

a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture

Synonyms: beading beadwork astragal

noun

a shape that is spherical and small

Synonyms: drop

verb

to string together like beads

Example: "I beaded the necklace carefully."

verb

to decorate by sewing beads onto

Example: "They began to bead the wedding gown with crystals."

verb

to form into beads, as of water or sweat

Example: "Morning dew beaded on the petals of the rose."