bead
bead /b'iːd/ (beads)
1 [N-COUNT] usu pl
Beads are small pieces of coloured glass, wood, or plastic with a hole through the middle. Beads are often put together on a piece of string or wire to make jewellery.
...a string of beads.
2 [N-COUNT] usu N of n
A bead of liquid or moisture is a small drop of it.
...beads of blood...
He wiped away the beads of sweat on his forehead.
1 [N-COUNT] usu pl
Beads are small pieces of coloured glass, wood, or plastic with a hole through the middle. Beads are often put together on a piece of string or wire to make jewellery.
...a string of beads.
2 [N-COUNT] usu N of n
A bead of liquid or moisture is a small drop of it.
...beads of blood...
He wiped away the beads of sweat on his forehead.