beads (Noun) — Several beads threaded together on a string.
beads (Noun) — A small ball with a hole through the middle.
beads (Noun) — A shape that is spherical and small. ex. "beads of sweat on his forehead"
beads (Noun) — A beaded moulding for edging or decorating furniture.
beads (Verb) — Form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example.
beads (Verb) — Decorate by sewing beads onto. ex. "bead the wedding gown"
beads (Verb) — String together like beads.