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bearing
[bair-ing]
noun
the manner in which one conducts or carries oneself, including posture and gestures.
a man of dignified bearing.
Synonyms: , , , ,the act, capability, or period of producing or bringing forth.
a tree past bearing.
something that is produced; a crop.
the act of enduring or capacity to endure.
reference or relation (usually followed byon ).
It has some bearing on the problem.
Synonyms: , ,Architecture.
a supporting part of a structure.
the area of contact between a bearing member, as a beam, and a pier, wall, or other underlying support.
Machinery.the support and guide for a rotating, oscillating, or sliding shaft, pivot, or wheel.
Often bearings. direction or relative position.
The pilot radioed his bearings.
Synonyms: ,Surveying.a horizontal direction expressed in degrees east or west of a true or magnetic north or south direction.
Heraldry.any single device on an escutcheon; charge.
bearing
/ ˈɛəɪŋ /
noun
a support, guide, or locating piece for a rotating or reciprocating mechanical part
relevance (to)
it has no bearing on this problem
a person's general social conduct, esp in manners, dress, and behaviour
the act, period, or capability of producing fruit or young
an amount produced; yield
the part of a beam or lintel that rests on a support
anything that carries weight or acts as a support
the angular direction of a line, point, or course measured from true north or south ( true bearing ), magnetic north or south ( magnetic bearing ), or one's own position
(usually plural) the position or direction, as of a ship, fixed with reference to two or more known points
(usually plural) a sense of one's relative position or situation; orientation (esp in the phrases lose , get , or take one's bearings )
heraldry
a device or emblem on a heraldic shield; charge
another name for coat of arms
Other 51Թ Forms
- unbearing adjective
51Թ History and Origins
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Example Sentences
“Plants that seemed to be picked clean the day before are found bearing a new crop by the next morning.”
Others see valid asylum claims end with deportation orders because the information submitted was false, bearing no resemblance to the harrowing experiences that forced them out of their home countries.
"This is the beginning. The trees are getting acclimatised so according to me in next four to five years these trees will start bearing good, sweet apples."
The documents, bearing a top-secret mark, were viewable between the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, made up of the US, Britain, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
In practices, he shot blindfolded to perfect his form, his brother having to let him know when he was close to going out of bounds so that he could get his bearings.
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