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bead

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of bead

the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass

  • squeeze a bead or two of glue onto the seam
Synonyms of bead

blob, driblet, drip, drop, droplet, glob, globule
Words Related to bead

gobbet

dewdrop, raindrop, tear, teardrop

spatter

dribble, trickle

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