bead synonyms

bead

n.

  1. A small globule

    drop, droplet, bubble, globule, pellet, grain, particle, speck, dot, dab, pea, shot, pill, spherule, driblet; see also bean 2.

  2. A small ornament

    pearl, gem, stone; see jewel 1.

draw a bead on

take aim at, train on, sight, get in the sights; see aim 2.

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