ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Beading

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbiːdɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Beading is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of bead.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of bead.

More Meanings

  1. (architecture) A decorative, ornamental molding often used to conceal a joint.
  2. (craft) beadwork
  3. The beads or bead-forming quality of certain liquors.
  4. A Samburu ceremony in which a father gives a necklace to his daughter.

Example Sentences

the beading of a brand of whisky

Word Forms

Synonyms for beading

Depending on context, synonyms include astragal, bead, beadwork.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include beadwork, astragal, baguette, bedecking, chaplet, paternoster.

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