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prayer beads
This term refers to a physical tool for spiritual discipline, carrying a connotation of mindfulness, devotion, and rhythmic repetition. It is used across diverse cultural and religious landscapes, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Catholicism, and Islam, though specific names like rosary or tasbih are often used for cultural precision.
Grammatically, this is a compound noun that is almost exclusively used in the plural form because the object consists of a collection of beads. While one might refer to a single bead, the tool itself is treated as a plural entity, meaning it typically takes a plural verb (e.g., prayer beads are) rather than a singular one.
Meanings
Examples
The monk slowly moved his fingers across the prayer beads.
I wonder if these prayer beads were passed down through generations.
He clutched his prayer beads tightly during the storm.
Do you think these prayer beads can actually ward off evil spirits?
The ancient prayer beads were carved from rare sandalwood.
She wore a set of prayer beads around her wrist as a reminder to stay mindful.
The priest used the prayer beads to keep track of the mantras.
The mystical warrior carries prayer beads that glow when danger is near.