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noun bead·ing \ ˈbē-diŋ \

Definition of beading

1 :a beaded molding

2 :material or a part or a piece consisting of a bead

3 :an openwork trimming

4 :beadwork

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Classes include: watercolor, pottery, copper enameling, beading and more.

— nathan paige, cleveland.com, "Business Volunteers Unlimited: NEOCycle helpers needed, art studio assistants, more," 26 Aug. 2017
English said that the majority of the jewelry and beading is done on site.

— quoron walker, Courant Community, "Harvest Beads And Silver Dazzling Customers," 26 July 2017
Founded in 2011, Love is Mighty employs local artisans and craftsmen to apply their fashion training — think intricate embellishments or micro beading — onto recycled and sustainable materials.

— edward barsamian, Vogue, "Celebrating Good Vibes: Mickey Boardman and Selima Salaun Toast Monisha Raja and Love Is Mighty," 24 July 2017
The bride wore a custom Cavalli Couture gown composed of white silk tulle, fully embroidered with floral motifs throughout, and delicate glass beading – covered entirely with Chantilly lace appliqué.

— karen mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com, "Ciara Surprises Husband Russell Wilson with Love Note in the Sky for One-Year Wedding Anniversary," 7 July 2017
The gown was covered in elaborate beading, jewels and a delicate floral pattern.

— lauren smith, House Beautiful, "This Is What an Extravagant $10 Million Los Angeles Wedding Looks Like," 3 July 2017
But that price includes shipping, labor, and the whole circuit of workers depending on my mom and the business, the hand beading.

— daina saleh, Naperville Sun, "Down to Business: Yoomna's specializes in Pakistani, Indian couture," 27 May 2017
Bella also opted for something super sparkly, wearing a Roberto Cavalli semi-sheer strapless gown with all-over silver beading, crystal detailing and a slight train for that extra bit of drama.

— emily kirkpatrick, PEOPLE.com, "Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid Wear Glittering Gowns to the Fashion For Relief Gala," 22 May 2017
Though fully covered in intricate beading, her look was nearly totally sheer, to be sure.

— avery matera, Teen Vogue, "MTV Movie and TV Awards 2017: Zendaya Wears Chartreuse Dress on the Red Carpet," 8 May 2017

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First Known Use of beading

1799

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Definition of beading for English Language Learners

: beads that are sewn on a piece of clothing as decoration

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noun bead·ing \ ˈbēd-iŋ \

medical Definition of beading

:the beadlike nodules occurring in rickets at the junction of the ribs with their cartilages — called also rachitic rosary, rosary

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