beading Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun ornamentation with beads
    beadwork.
  2. noun a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
    bead; beadwork; astragal.
  3. verb form into beads, as of water or sweat, for example
    bead.
  4. verb decorate by sewing beads onto
    bead.
    • bead the wedding gown
  5. verb string together like beads
    bead.

WordNet


Bead"ing noun
Definitions
  1. (Arch.) Molding in imitation of beads.
  2. The beads or bead-forming quality of certain liquors; as, the beading of a brand of whisky.

Webster 1913