Bead

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000480",
  "term": "Bead",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A narrow, rounded, or decorative molding applied to a surface or carved into a piece of wood. It serves as an aesthetic detail, often used to soften edges, define panels, or add visual interest to furniture and architectural elements. A common profile is the half-round bead, which projects from the surface.",
  "subject": "Woodworking",
  "see_also": [
    "bead breaker"
  ],
  "references": [
    "bead - definition and meaning (Wordnik)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Stab",
    "es": "moldura de media caña",
    "fr": "filet"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/bead/"
}