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beads

n.
US //ˈbidz// UK //bˈiːdz// beads
  1. 1 jewellery/decoration (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    small, usually round pieces of glass, wood, or plastic with a hole for a string.

    small, typically spherical objects made of glass, plastic, or wood, perforated for threading into necklaces or attaching to fabric.

    Example

    She spent the afternoon making a colourful necklace out of glass beads.

    Example

    The traditional garment was intricately decorated with thousands of tiny seed beads, each hand-sewn into a complex geometric pattern.
  2. 2 drops of liquid (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    small drops of liquid on a surface.

    small, globular droplets of liquid formed on a surface through condensation or secretion.

    Example

    Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead during the long race.

    Example

    Tiny beads of morning dew clung to the spider's web, shimmering brightly as the first rays of sunlight hit the garden.

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