bear

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Pronunciation
/bɛə(ɹ)/
/bɑɹ/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A large omnivorous mammal, related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of family Ursidae.

2 Definition

A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.

3 Definition

An investor who sells commodities, securities or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices.

Antonyms
bull
4 Definition

A state policeman (short for smokey bear).

5 Definition

A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual.

Antonyms
twink
6 Definition

A portable punching machine.

7 Definition

A block covered with coarse matting, used to scour the deck.

8 Definition

The fifteenth Lenormand card.

9 Definition

Something difficult or tiresome; a burden or chore.

Example Sentences
  • That window can be a bear to open.
10 Definition

Barley, especially four-rowed barley or six-rowed barley.

11 Definition

A pillowcase; a fabric case or covering as for a pillow.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.

Example Sentences
  • to bear a railroad stock
2 Definition

To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.

Example Sentences
  • Judging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news.
3 Definition

To support, sustain, or endure.

4 Definition

To support, keep up, or maintain.

5 Definition

To press or impinge upon.

6 Definition

To produce, yield, give birth to.

7 Definition

(originally nautical) To be, or head, in a specific direction or azimuth (from somewhere).

Example Sentences
  • By my readings, we're bearing due south, so we should turn about ten degrees east.
8 Definition

To gain or win.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(investments) Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.

Example Sentences
  • The great bear market starting in 1929 scared a whole generation of investors.