bead

  • 61bead-roll — beadˈ roll noun 1. Orig a list of the dead to be prayed for, hence a list of names, a long series 2. A rosary • • • Main Entry: ↑bead …

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  • 62bead and reel — bead′ and reel′ n. archit. a convex molding having the form of elongated beads alternating with disks placed edge on, or with spherical beads, or with both • Etymology: 1950–55 …

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  • 63bead|house — «BEED HOWS», noun. a poorhouse or other charitable establishment in which the inmates were required or expected to pray for those who had founded or who supported it. Also, bede|house …

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  • 64bead|ing — «BEE dihng», noun. 1. a trimming made of beads threaded into patterns; beadwork. 2. a narrow lace or openwork trimming through which ribbon may be run. 3. a pattern or edge of small beads on woodwork, silver or other metal, and plaster; beadwork …

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  • 65bead|roll — «BEED ROHL», noun. 1. a list of deceased persons in the Roman Catholic Church, to be prayed for. 2. a list or string of names. Also, bederoll …

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  • 66bead|work — «BEED WURK», noun. 1. ornamental work made of or with beads. 2. beading (def. 3) …

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  • 67bead|y-eyed — «BEE dee YD», adjective. having eyes which resemble beads; especially sharp and penetrating; acutely vigilant …

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  • 68Bead test — The bead test is a traditional part of qualitative inorganic analysis to test for the presence of certain metals. The oldest one is the borax bead test or blister test. It was introduced by Berzelius in 1812.[1] Since then other salts were used… …

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  • 69Bead (disambiguation) — A bead is a small, usually decorative object.Bead may also refer to: *Bead (woodworking), a decorative treatment *Ferrite bead, an electric component used to filter high frequency noise *Tire bead, the bead of a tire *Baily s beads, the visual… …

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  • 70Bead breaker — A bead breaker is a tool used for separating tires from rims. The inside ring of the tire is called the lip, and the bead on the lip seals to the rim in a radial ply tire trapping air inside. Often, the bead can become frozen to the rim after… …

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