BEAD


Meaning of BEAD in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ bi:d ]

( beads)

1.

Beads are small pieces of coloured glass, wood, or plastic with a hole through the middle. Beads are often put together on a piece of string or wire to make jewellery.

...a string of beads.

N-COUNT : usu pl

2.

A bead of liquid or moisture is a small drop of it.

...beads of blood...

He wiped away the beads of sweat on his forehead.

N-COUNT : usu N of n

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