Definition of "Bead" :

noun: a small ball with a hole through the middle

noun: a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture

noun: a shape that is spherical and small

"Beads of sweat on his forehead."

verb: string together like beads

verb: decorate by sewing beads onto

"Bead the wedding gown."

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