Synonyms for bead

Noun

1. bead, jewelry, jewellery

usage: a small ball with a hole through the middle

2. drop, bead, pearl, round shape

usage: a shape that is small and round; "he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops"; "beads of sweat on his forehead"

3. beading, bead, beadwork, astragal, molding, moulding

usage: a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture

Verb

1. bead, form, take form, take shape, spring

usage: form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example

2. bead, decorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify

usage: decorate by sewing beads onto; "bead the wedding gown"

3. bead, string, thread, draw

usage: string together like beads