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

Synonyms for bearing

aim noun

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

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carriage noun

a railcar where passengers ride a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses characteristic way of bearing one's

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charge noun

an impetuous rush toward someone or something; "the wrestler's charge carried him past his adversary

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comportment noun

dignified manner or conduct

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heading noun

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

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mien noun

dignified manner or conduct

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posture noun

the arrangement of the body and its limbs

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presence noun

the state of being present; current existence

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productive adj

producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly); "productive farmland"; "his productive years

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"Bearing" in song lyrics

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  • "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)

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Frequently asked questions

What does bearing mean?
(of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain relevant relation or interconnection; "those issues have no bearing on our situation" the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies dignified manner or conduct characteristic way of bearing one's body; "stood with good posture" heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
What part of speech is bearing?
Bearing is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does bearing have?
Bearing has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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