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Definition of beadwork

beadwork

/ˈbiːdˌwɜːrk/
bead · work
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• noun

1

The craft or art of making decorative items or patterns by stringing beads onto thread or sewing them onto fabric or leather.

Example

"She spent the afternoon practicing traditional beadwork under her grandmother's guidance."

2

Ornamental work or decoration made of beads stitched onto clothing, accessories, or ceremonial objects.

Example

"The evening gown featured intricate glass beadwork along the bodice and sleeves."

3

In architecture and woodworking, ornamental molding consisting of a row of small, rounded, bead-like projections.

Example

"The antique cabinet was bordered with delicate wooden beadwork around the top cornice."

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• Nearby Words

beadily
beading
beadlike
beadwork
beady
beagle
beak

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beadwork. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beadwork
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