beading
Americannoun
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material composed of or adorned with beads.
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narrow, lacelike trimming or edging.
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narrow openwork trimming through which ribbon may be run.
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Architecture, Furniture.
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a bead molding.
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all of the bead moldings in a single design.
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noun
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another name for bead
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Also called: beadwork. a narrow strip of some material used for edging or ornamentation
Etymology
Origin of beading
Example Sentences
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KSENIASCHNAIDER's show was in complete contrast to Annie's highly crafted runway looks, which were a flurry of beading, embellishment and feathers.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
The repetitive nature of weaving and beading and hands-on craftsmanship are important to Gibson.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025
Cell biologist John Heuser from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis also thinks beading is an artifact of the preparation process.
From Science Magazine • Dec. 2, 2024
Entering the pavilion, the beaded bodices of sculptures in human form are emblazoned with dates of U.S. legislation that promised equity, the beading cascading into colorful fringe.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2024
Joaquin made it all of two minutes in there before walking out, the sweat beading at his hairline, his hands shaking.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
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