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beads

The correct spelling is beads.

How to pronounce beads

noun

IPA: /biːdz/

Say it like: Bee-ds

The correct spelling is beads. Prayer, later especially with a rosary. For example: "We now have a bead on the main technical issues for the project"

Usage Examples

We now have a bead on the main technical issues for the project

the borax bead;  the iron bead, etc.

The raindrops beaded on the car's waxed finish.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Prayer, later especially with a rosary.
  2. 2.Each in a string of small balls making up the rosary or paternoster.
  3. 3.A small, round object.
  4. 4.(heading) A ridge, band, or molding.
  5. 5.Knowledge sufficient to direct one's activities to a purpose.

verb

  1. 1.To form into a bead.
  2. 2.To apply beads to.
  3. 3.To form into a bead.
  4. 4.To cause beads to form on (something).

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