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- Dictionarybearing/ˈbɛːrɪŋ/
noun
- 1. a person's way of standing or moving: "a man of precise military bearing" Similar
- 2. relation; relevance: "the case has no direct bearing on the issues being considered" Similar
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1. : the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear entry 2 sense 2f) oneself. a man of dignified bearing. … a confident and cheerful bearing. Sheridan LeFanu. 2. a. : the act, power, or time of bringing forth offspring or fruit. a woman past bearing.
BEARING definition: 1. a part of a machine that supports another part that turns around: 2. to discover your exact…. Learn more.
Bearing definition: the manner in which one conducts or carries oneself, including posture and gestures. See examples of BEARING used in a sentence.
n. 1. The manner in which one carries or conducts oneself: the poise and bearing of a champion. See Synonyms at behavior. 2. a. A machine or structural part that supports another part. b. A device that supports, guides, and reduces the friction of motion between fixed and moving machine parts. 3. Something that supports weight. 4.
A bearing is a device that supports moving parts and allows them to move more smoothly by reducing friction. The wheel bearings in your car allow the wheel to turn smoothly without any friction. The bearings support axial loads of thousands of newtons in either direction.
bearing. [uncountable, singular] bearing on something the way in which something is related to something or influences it. Recent events had no bearing on our decision. Regular exercise has a direct bearing on fitness and health.
Bearing is the way you hold your body, and it often means you hold it well. Bearing has many uses, but they mostly involve support and/or direction. Bearing, for example, is the name given to a mechanical part that supports a moving joint — like a ball bearing.
BEARING definition: to have an influence on something or a relationship to something: . Learn more.
Bearing definition: The manner in which one carries or conducts oneself.
A bearing is a device that supports moving parts and allows them to move more smoothly by reducing friction.
