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• present participle of bead.

beading

American  

[bee-ding] / ˈbi dɪŋ /

noun

1. material composed of or adorned with beads.

2. narrow, lacelike trimming or edging.

3. narrow openwork trimming through which ribbon may be run.

4. Architecture, Furniture.

   1. a bead molding.

   2. all of the bead moldings in a single design.

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beading British  

/ ˈbiːdɪŋ /

noun

1. another name for bead

2. Also called: beadwork. a narrow strip of some material used for edging or ornamentation

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Etymology

Origin of beading

First recorded in 1855–60; bead + -ing ¹

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Example Sentences

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beading

In those settings, the beading can accompany damage to the cell membrane and the internal framework that helps maintain the axon's structure.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026

"The lace, the embroidery and the beading - it's a wonderful example of an extraordinary level of detail," said Mr Thomas.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2025

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

For the first time, Thomas realized how humid it was in the woods, the damp air already beading sweat on his forehead, the backs of his hands.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

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