beading

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I know a lot of ladies like the beading, but it just didn't appeal to me.

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  1. noun Beads or the material used for making them.
  2. noun Ornamentation with beads. Also called beadwork.
  3. noun Architecture A narrow, half-rounded molding; a bead.

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  • "Millions of people in developing countries don't have the ability to extend their day to do income-producing things like beading or sewing." —  Moments In Time
  • It doesn't have to be about jewelry making or beading, but it can be. —  Jewelry and Beading
  • Edges are trimmed in pretty ric-rac or beading, and a craft ring glued to the bottom serves as a stand. —  CantonRep.com Home RSS
  • She kept raving about this one, and the beading was gorgeous, but it was twice the rental price of the initial one I liked, plus with my long torso this dress made my legs look a little short. —  tell me about it
  • I went to her mother's house that night and did some wedding gown surgery-I removed all of the beading, and sewed it back on so that it was completely straight. —  Weddingbee
 

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/ˈbidɪŋ/
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