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BEAD

(noun, verb)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Bead.

How to pronounce bead:

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Bead - as a noun

A small ball with a hole through the middle

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
jewellery22jewelry20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A shape that is spherical and small

Example: "He studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drop7pearl7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sphere11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
astragal9beading11beadwork18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
molding11moulding12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bead - as a verb

Form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example

Decorate by sewing beads onto

Example: "Bead the wedding gown"

String together like beads

Example Sentences

"She strung the colorful beads on a necklace."
"The bracelet was made of tiny glass beads."
"He counted the number of beads on the abacus."
"The child played with the wooden bead on the string."
"The bead rolled off the table and onto the floor."
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Word Game Points

Is BEAD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bead is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BEAD has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is BEAD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bead is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BEAD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is BEAD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bead is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BEAD has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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