Bearing Definition & Meaning

bearing
adjective
  1. (of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain
noun
  1. relevant relation or interconnection; "those issues have no bearing on our situation"
  2. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
  3. dignified manner or conduct
  4. characteristic way of bearing one's body; "stood with good posture"
  5. heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield
  6. a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily

"Bearing" in song lyrics

See how bearing is used in real songs:

  • "Counter cultures cross bearing"
    Atoms Family — Who Am I?
  • "Bringing sudden pain like child bearing"
    Babyface Fensta f/ Lee-Major, Q-Plex — Camp Crystal Lake
  • "What some talk about, had little or no bearing"
    DJ Muggs vs. GZA — Illusory Protection (War Drumz)

Usage tips for "bearing"

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