bead
noun
Pronunciation: /biːd/
Definition
A small, usually spherical object with a hole through the center for threading onto a string or wire.
Examples
The artisan spent hours arranging each wooden bead into a intricate pattern.
A single bead fell from her bracelet and rolled under the heavy oak desk.
Children often use colorful plastic beads to create simple jewelry during craft time.
How to Use bead
- draw a bead on (idiom)
- To aim a weapon at a target. — "The hunter drew a bead on the deer but decided not to fire."
- bead of [liquid] (collocation)
- A single drop of a substance. — "A bead of oil appeared on the surface of the water."
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