beading

verb

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

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)A decorative, ornamental molding often used to conceal a joint.
2. (countable, 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.