bead

Meanings

• a small ball with a hole through the middle
• a shape that is spherical and small
  • "beads of sweat on his forehead"
• a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
• form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example
• decorate by sewing beads onto
  • "bead the wedding gown"
• string together like beads

Synonyms

astragal, beading, beadwork, drop, pearl