The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Beading \Bead"ing\, n.
   1. (Arch.) Molding in imitation of beads.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. The beads or bead-forming quality of certain liquors; as,
      the beading of a brand of whisky.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Bead \Bead\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Beaded; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Beading.]
   To ornament with beads or beading.
   [1913 Webster]

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

beading
    n 1: ornamentation with beads [syn: beading, beadwork]
    2: a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture [syn:
       beading, bead, beadwork, astragal]