Bead | Mean of bead in English Dictionary

/ˈbiːd/

• Noun
• a small, usually round piece of glass, wood, stone, etc., that has a hole through its center and that is put on a string with other similar pieces and worn as jewelry or that is sewn onto clothing
1. a string of beads
2. She was wearing beads. [=a necklace of beads]
• a small, round drop of liquid (such as water or blood)
1. Beads of sweat began rolling/running down their faces.
• to aim at (someone or something)
1. He lifted the rifle and carefully drew a bead on the target.
2. The government is drawing a bead on inflation. [=is targeting inflation]
3. It's hard to get a bead on [=to understand] the reasons for her decision.