Meaning & Definition of word "Bearing"
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Bearing
/ˈbɛərɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. the direction or position of something, especially in relation to something else
- Example: The compass indicated a bearing of 30 degrees north.
- 2. a person’s manner or appearance, especially in relation to how they are perceived
- Example: She walked into the room with a confident bearing that commanded attention.
- 3. the act or state of carrying; the way in which something is held or carried
- Example: He had a dignified bearing that impressed everyone.
- 4. a structure that supports a part of a building or machinery
- Example: The engineer checked the load on the bearing before finalizing the design.
verb:
- 1. to support or carry the weight of something
- Example: The beams were designed to bearing the heavy load of the roof.
- 2. to endure or tolerate something
- Example: She had to bearing the pain during the long race.
Etymology
from Middle English 'bering', meaning 'that which is carried'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bearing fruit:
to produce positive results or outcomes.
bear on:
to relate to or be relevant to.
to lose one's bearings:
to become confused or disoriented.
Related Words
bear:
to carry or support.
bearing wall:
a structural wall that supports weight.
unbearing:
having no bearing or relevance.
Slang Meanings of bearing
Meaning: bearing witness
Example Sentence: To be there or to testify to an event.
Meaning: bearing down
Example Sentence: To apply pressure or focus on a situation.