bearing

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Pronunciation
/ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/
/ˈbɛɹɪŋ/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.

2 Definition

The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.

3 Definition

Relevance; a relationship or connection.

Example Sentences
  • That has no bearing on this issue.
4 Definition

One's posture, demeanor, or manner.

Example Sentences
  • She walks with a confident, self-assured bearing.
5 Definition

(in the plural) Direction or relative position.

6 Definition

That part of any member of a building which rests upon its supports.

Example Sentences
  • A lintel or beam may have four inches of bearing upon the wall.
7 Definition

The portion of a support on which anything rests.

8 Definition

The unsupported span.

Example Sentences
  • The beam has twenty feet of bearing between its supports.
9 Definition

Any single emblem or charge in an escutcheon or coat of arms.

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
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

(in combination) That bears (some specified thing).

Example Sentences
  • a gift-bearing visitor
2 Definition

Of a beam, column, or other device, carrying weight or load.

Example Sentences
  • That's a bearing wall.