Bead \Bead\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Beaded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Beading}.] To ornament with beads or beading. Beading \Bead"ing\, n. 1. (Arch.) Molding in imitation of beads. 2. The beads or bead-forming quality of certain liquors; as, the beading of a brand of whisky.
beading n 1: ornamentation with beads [syn: {beadwork}] 2: a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture [syn: {bead}, {beadwork}, {astragal}]