Bead (Noun)
Meaning 1
A shape that is spherical and small; "he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops"; "beads of sweat on his forehead".
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
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Meaning 2
A beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
A small ball with a hole through the middle.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The child threaded the colorful bead onto the string to create her own necklace.
- She picked up the small bead and examined it carefully to see if it was a pearl.
- The beading class taught students how to string together beads to create intricate designs.
- A single bead had fallen off her favorite necklace and was now lost in the carpet.
- The Native American artist carefully selected and sewed thousands of tiny beads onto the leather moccasins.