bearing (adj.)

  1. (of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain

    bearing (n.)

  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

    [ Syn: heading , aim ]

  3. dignified manner or conduct

    [ Syn: comportment , presence , mien ]

  4. characteristic way of bearing ones body; stood with good posture

    [ Syn: carriage , posture ]

  5. heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield

    [ Syn: charge , heraldic bearing , armorial bearing ]

  6. a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily

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