beading
/'bi:diɳ/
Definition
Noun: 1. A narrow, rounded decorative strip or molding, often used to edge or decorate furniture, panels, or architectural features. It resembles a row of small, connected beads. 2. The act or process of ornamenting something with beads, such as sewing beads onto fabric. 3. A line or formation resembling a string of beads, such as a beading of sweat on the forehead.
Usage
- As a decorative element: Beading is used in woodworking, interior design, and fashion to add a detailed, finished edge or pattern.
- As a craft technique: It refers to the art of applying beads to a surface.
- As a descriptive term: It can describe a physical phenomenon that looks like a string of beads.
Examples
- Noun:
- The antique cabinet was finished with delicate wooden beading along the drawer fronts.
- She admired the intricate beading on the wedding gown's bodice.
- A beading of condensation formed on the cold glass.
Advanced Usage
- "Beading wire": A special, flexible wire used for stringing beads in jewelry making.
- "Beading loom": A small loom used for weaving beads into a flat fabric or band.
Variants and Related Words
- Bead (n): A small, often round piece of material with a hole for threading.
- Bead (v): To decorate with or form into beads.
- Beaded (adj): Decorated with or consisting of beads (e.g., ).
- Beadwork (n): Decorative work made with beads.
Synonyms
- Molding/ Moulding (for the architectural/furniture sense).
- Beadwork, embellishment (for the decorative craft sense).
- String, row, line (for the descriptive sense).
Related Phrases
- Beading needle: A long, thin needle used for sewing beads.
- Beading pliers: Pliers with specialized jaws for working with beads and jewelry findings.
Noun
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a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
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ornamentation with beads
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