BEAD


Meaning of BEAD in English

(~s)

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 ~s.

N-COUNT: usu pl

2.

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

...~s of blood...

He wiped away the ~s of sweat on his forehead.

N-COUNT: usu N of n

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