bead up

bead up

To form beads or drops. Sweat started to bead up on my forehead as we moved the couch down the steps.

See also: bead, up

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bead up

v.

To form into the shape of a bead; come together in droplets: Because I just waxed my car, the rain beaded up its surface as it fell. Sweat started to bead up on my forehead.

See also: bead, up

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