beadwork vs bead

beadwork and bead both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
beadwork	Yes	No	No	No
bead	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, beadwork and bead are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of beadwork include astragal, beading.

beadwork (noun)	bead (noun)
a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture	a small ball with a hole through the middle
ornamentation with beads	a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
	a shape that is spherical and small

beadwork (verb)	bead (verb)
	string together like beads
	decorate by sewing beads onto
	form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example