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beading en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈbiːdɪŋ/

Meanings

  1. (countable, uncountable) A decorative, ornamental molding often used to conceal a joint.
  2. (countable, qualifier:craft, uncountable) beadwork
  3. (countable, uncountable) The beads or bead-forming quality of certain liquors.
    • the beading of a brand of whisky
  4. (countable, uncountable) A Samburu ceremony in which a father gives a necklace to his daughter.

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beading en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • /ˈbiːdɪŋ/

Meanings

  1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present) present participle and gerund of bead
    form of bead