bead in WordNet English dictionary

1. a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
   beading  bead  beadwork  astragal 
   
2. a small ball with a hole through the middle
   bead 
   
3. a shape that is spherical and small
   "he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops"; "beads of sweat on his forehead"
   drop  bead  pearl 
   

1. string together like beads
   bead 
   
2. decorate by sewing beads onto
   "bead the wedding gown"
   bead 
   
3. form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example
   bead