bead and reel

bead and reel

[¦bēd ən ′rēl]

(building construction)

A semiround convex molding decorated with a pattern of disks alternating with round or elongated beads. Also known as reel and bead.

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bead and reel, reel and bead

bead and reel

A semiround convex molding decorated with a pattern of disks alternating with round or elongated beads.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.