A string of small, often round, objects, typically worn or used ornamentally
“She is dressed in costly clothes and wears beautiful beads around her neck.”
A string of beads used to keep track of repetitions in prayer
“She got out of bed and on to her knees, praying with her beads.”
Personal ornamentation collectively
Beads or shells, especially as placed on strings and valued as ornaments or a sort of currency
Plural for a drop of a liquid on a surface
“As I showered after a hard day at work, I appreciated each bead of water that struck my body.”
Plural for a small piece of glass, stone, or similar material that is typically round or spherical
“His design is a beautiful cherry wood bead and gold teardrop headpiece, reminiscent of braids layered down the head.”
Plural for a small showy ornament or piece of jewelry
Plural for a sparkling spangle used for the decoration of ornate clothing
Plural for a circular or rounded piece of something
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