bead

A small, often spherical object with a hole through it, typically used in jewelry or decoration, or a small droplet of liquid.

ruМаленький, часто сферический предмет с отверстием, используемый в украшениях или декоре, а также маленькая капля жидкости.esPequeño objeto, a menudo esférico, con un agujero que se usa en joyería o decoración, así como una pequeña gota de líquido.frPetite perle, souvent sphérique et percée, utilisée dans les bijoux ou la décoration, ainsi qu'une petite goutte de liquide.deKleiner, oft kugelförmiger Gegenstand mit einem Loch, der für Schmuck oder Dekoration verwendet wird, sowie ein kleiner Tropfen Flüssigkeit.ptPequeno objeto, frequentemente esférico e com um furo, usado em colares, pulseiras e outros adornos, ou pequena gota de líquido.zh带有小孔的、通常为球形的物品，用于制作首饰或装饰；也指少量液体形成的小滴。arقطعة صغيرة، غالبًا كروية، مثقوبة تُستعمل في الحلي والتزيين، وتُطلق أيضًا على قطرة صغيرة من سائل.

1. Small decorative ball A2 formal

   A small, often spherical object with a hole through its center, used in jewelry or for decoration.

   • She strung colorful beads onto a necklace.
   • The artisan used glass beads to create a bracelet.
   • He counted the beads on his rosary.

   ruБусинаesCuenta (pequeña bola decorativa)frPerle (de bijouterie)dePerleptContazh珠子arخرزة

   同义词: dropglobulepelletspherule

2. Small spherical shape B1 formal

   A small, round shape, often referring to a drop of liquid or a similar form.

   • Beads of sweat formed on his forehead.
   • The morning dew collected in beads on the leaves.
   • Tiny beads of water covered the cold glass.

   ruКапляesgota esféricafrPerle (petite forme sphérique)deTropfenptGotazh小圆珠arقطرة

   同义词: dropdropletglobulepearlpelletspherule

3. Decorative molding C1 formal

   A narrow, rounded molding used as an edge or trim on furniture or woodwork.

   • The cabinet was finished with a beaded molding.
   • He added a bead to the edge of the table for decoration.
   • The antique chair had a beaded trim along its back.

   ruДекоративный молдингesBocelfrBaguette (moulure arrondie)deRundleisteptMoldura decorativazh串珠线脚arقالب زخرفي

   同义词: astragalbeading

4. Form into drops B2 formal

   To form into small, round drops, like water or sweat.

   • The moisture beaded on the surface of the cold bottle.
   • Sweat beaded on his skin after the run.
   • The rain beaded on the windowpane.

   ruОбразовывать каплиesFormar gotasfrFormer en gouttelettesdeIn Tropfen formenptFormar gotaszh形成水滴arتَشْكيل قَطَرات

   同义词: blobdewdropdropdropletglobule

5. Decorate with beads B1 formal

   To adorn or embellish something by sewing small beads onto it.

   • She beaded the dress with intricate patterns.
   • The costume was beautifully beaded by hand.
   • He beaded the purse with colorful designs.

   ruУкрашать бисеромesDecorar con cuentasfrorner de perlesdeMit Perlen bestickenptEnfeitar com contaszh用珠子装饰arتزيين بالخرز

   同义词: adorndecorateembellishgarnishornamenttrim

6. String together B2 formal

   To connect or arrange items in a sequence, like beads on a string.

   • She beaded the pearls onto a thread.
   • The children beaded the popcorn for the garland.
   • He beaded the shells together to make a necklace.

   ruНанизыватьesensartarfrenfilerdeAuffädelnptEnfiarzh串arنَظْم

   同义词: stringthread

• beads plural form
• beads' possessive plural form
• bead's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to decorate or cover with beads, or to form into small drops or bubbles.

ruГлагол, означающий украшать или покрывать бусинами, или образовывать маленькие капли или пузырьки.esVerbo que significa decorar o cubrir con cuentas o abalorios, o formar pequeñas gotas o burbujas.frVerbe signifiant décorer ou couvrir de perles, ou former de petites gouttes ou bulles.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas mit Perlen zu verzieren oder zu bedecken, oder kleine Tropfen oder Bläschen zu bilden.ptVerbo que significa enfeitar ou cobrir algo com contas ou miçangas; também significa formar pequenas gotas ou bolhas, como gotas de suor ou água.zh动词，指用珠子装饰或覆盖，或形成小水珠、气泡。arفعل يعني تزيين شيء أو تغطيته بالخرز، أو تكوين قطرات صغيرة أو فقاعات.

1. Form into beads B2 formal

   To form into small, spherical drops, as of liquid like water or sweat.

   • Sweat began to bead on his forehead after the long run.
   • Condensation beaded on the cold glass of water.
   • Raindrops beaded on the surface of the car's hood.

   ruОбразовывать каплиesFormar perlas o gotasfrPerlerdeTröpfchen bildenptFormar gotaszh形成珠状液滴arتَكَوُّن قَطَرَات

   同义词: gatherpearl

2. Decorate with beads B1 formal

   To adorn or embellish something by sewing or attaching small decorative beads onto it.

   • She spent hours beading the intricate pattern onto the dress.
   • The artisan beaded the leather bracelet with colorful stones.
   • They beaded the ceremonial headdress with traditional designs.

   ruУкрашать бисеромesdecorar con cuentasfrgarnir de perlesdeMit Perlen verzierenptEnfeitar com contaszh用珠子装饰arتزيين بالخرز

   同义词: adorndecorateembellishornamenttrim

3. String together like beads B2 informal

   To arrange or connect items in a sequence, similar to threading beads on a string.

   • He beaded the facts together to form a coherent story.
   • The memories were beaded in her mind like a necklace of moments.
   • They beaded the pearls onto a silk thread for the necklace.

   ruНанизыватьesEnsartar como cuentasfrEnfiler comme des perlesdeAuffädelnptEnfiar como contaszh串起arنظم في سلسلة

   同义词: chainconcatenatelinkstringthread

• beaded past participle
• beaded past simple
• beading present participle
• beads third person singular