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bead

/biːd/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does bead mean?

noun, verb

A small, usually rounded or oval, object, typically made of plastic, glass, or metal, used for decoration or as a counter in games. To thread or string a series of beads together.

Example

"She threaded a string of beads through the necklace."

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