1. the activity or business of diving for or harvesting pearls
2. the formation of small beads or droplets resembling pearls

1. present participle of pearl: forming into small round drops like pearls
2. present participle of pearl: diving for or gathering pearls

Examples

• The pearling industry was once vital to the coastal economy.
• Traditional pearling required skilled divers who could hold their breath for long periods.
• Water was pearling on the freshly waxed car surface.
• The morning dew was pearling on the spider’s web.
• He spent his summers pearling in the shallow bays.
• The pearling boats returned at sunset with their catch.
• Rain was pearling off her waterproof jacket.