beads
Pronunciación: [biːdz]
Palabra
Contexto: «crafts»
(noun) small, often round objects made from various materials. Beads are used for making jewelry, art, and decorations. You can string them together to create pretty designs.
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She made a beautiful bracelet using colorful beads.
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He didn’t like the necklace because it was missing a few beads.
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What colors of beads do you want to use for the art project?
Contexto: «measurement»
(noun) tiny balls of any kind or size that are used in counting or measuring. In some cases, beads can be used to count things, like on an abacus.
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The teacher used beads to help the students learn how to add.
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They couldn't use the beads for counting because they were too big.
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How many beads did you need to use for your math exercise?
Contexto: «appearance»
(verb) to form small drops or drops that look like beads. This usually happens with liquids on certain surfaces.
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The water beaded on the leaf after the rain.
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The oil did not bead on the water; it spread out instead.
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What happens when you pour water on a smooth surface—does it bead up?
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