beading
ˈbiːdɪŋ
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Definition of beading - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
handmade jewelrycraft of creating items using beads
  • She enjoys beading as a relaxing hobby.
beadwork
2.
edgingTECH.narrow strip used for edging or ornamentationTECH.
  • The beading on the dress was intricate and beautiful.
border trim
3.
architectureTECH.decorative molding often used to conceal a jointTECH.
  • The beading on the ceiling added elegance to the room.
molding trim
4.
drink surfaceTECH.appearance of beads in certain liquorsTECH.
  • The whiskey's beading indicated its quality.
bubbling effervescence pearling

Adjective

1.
decorationdecorated with small, round objects
  • The dress had a beautiful beading design.
adorned embellished ornamented
2.
appearancehaving a bead-like appearance
  • The surface had a beading texture.
beaded jewelled
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  • beading: craft of creating items using beads
    craft of creating items using beads
  • beading: narrow strip used for edging or ornamentation
    narrow strip used for edging or ornamentation
  • beading: decorative molding often used to conceal a joint
    decorative molding often used to conceal a joint

Origin of beading

Old English, bedd (bed)

Examples of beading in a sentence

  • The art of beading has been passed down for generations.
  • The beading on the curtain added elegance.
  • She admired the beading along the tablecloth's edge.
  • The beading around the window was intricate.
  • They admired the beading on the antique furniture.
  • The beading on the glass was admired by the connoisseur.

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  1. French:perlage, perlé, ...
  2. German:Perlenarbeiten, perlenbesetzt, ...
  3. Italian:lavoro con le perline, con perline, ...
  4. Spanish:abalorios, adornado, ...
  5. Portuguese:trabalhos com missangas, com missangas, ...
  6. Chinese:串珠工艺, 珠饰的, ...
  7. Japanese:ビーズ細工, ビーズ飾りの, ...
  8. Arabic:صناعة الخرز, مُخَرَّز, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַשְׁחָלַת חֲרוּזִים, מְעוּטָר בְּחָרוּזִים, ...
  10. Russian:бисероплетение, бисерный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бісероплетіння, намистинний, ...
  12. Hindi:मनकों का काम, मनकेदार, ...
bead
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bead: small round object with a hole for threading
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Definition of bead - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
jewelrysmall round object with a hole for threading
  • She wore a necklace made of colorful beads.
bauble ornament trinket
2.
watersmall drop of liquid or moisture
  • A bead of sweat rolled down his forehead.
drip droplet globule
3.
liquidsmall bubble in or on a liquid
  • The soda had tiny beads of carbonation.
blister bubble globule

Verb

1.
liquidtr./intr.form small drops of liquidtr./intr.
  • Sweat began to bead on his forehead during the workout..
drip trickle
2.
jewelry makingtr.string together like small, round objectstr.
  • They learned to bead necklaces in art class.
string thread
3.
clothing designtr.decorate with small, round objectstr.
  • She decided to bead the dress for the party.
adorn decorate embellish
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Images of bead

  • bead: small round object with a hole for threading
    small round object with a hole for threading
  • bead: small bubble in or on a liquid
    small bubble in or on a liquid
  • bead: rigid edge of a tire for mounting
    rigid edge of a tire for mounting
  • bead: narrow molding with semicircular section
    narrow molding with semicircular section
  • bead: glassy drop used in chemical tests
    glassy drop used in chemical tests

Expressions with bead

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aim a firearm at something
He drew a bead on the target and fired..
small beads used for relaxation or stress relief
He carried worry beads to help him relax.
small red seed used in jewelry and crafts
She threaded jumbie beads onto the string to make a necklace..
raised line of fused metal formed when joining metal parts
The inspector checked each weld bead for cracks and uneven spots.
fern with bead-like sori on fronds
The bead fern thrives in moist woodland areas.
tree with poisonous fruit native to Asia and Australia
The bead tree in the garden is a Melia azedarach.

Origin of bead

Old English, bedu (prayer) + -ed (past participle)

Examples of bead in a sentence

  • Children enjoy stringing beads into bracelets.
  • A bead of rain clung to the window.
  • Tiny beads of moisture covered the leaves.
  • Raindrops formed beads on the window pane.
  • Sweat formed beads on his forehead.
  • The mechanic checked the bead for any damage.

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  1. French:perle, perler, ...
  2. German:Perle, perlen, ...
  3. Italian:perla, gocciolare, ...
  4. Spanish:cuenta, formar gotas, ...
  5. Portuguese:conta, formar gotículas, ...
  6. Chinese:珠子, 凝结成滴, ...
  7. Japanese:ビーズ, 滴る, ...
  8. Arabic:خَرَزَة, تَكَوَّنَتْ قَطَرات, ...
  9. Hebrew:חָרוּז, לְהִתְגַּבֵּשׁ לְטִפּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:бусина, образовывать капли, ...
  11. Ukrainian:намистина, покриватися краплями, ...
  12. Hindi:मनका, बूंदें बनना, ...
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