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   bearing

   /ˈbɛːrɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. a person's way of standing or moving: "a man of precise military bearing" Similar posturecomportmentcarriagegaitstancedeportment
   • ▪ the way a person behaves or conducts themselves: "she has the bearing of a First Lady" Similar demeanourmannerairaspectattitudebehaviourmiencountenanceguisecastlookfeelstyle
   • 2. relation; relevance: "the case has no direct bearing on the issues being considered" Similar relevancerelevancysignificancepertinenceconnectionrelationaptnessappositenessgermanenessimportanceimportapplication
   • 3. the ability to tolerate something bad or to be tolerated: "school was bad enough, but now it's past bearing" Similar enduranceendurabilitytolerancetolerabilityacceptanceacceptabilitysufferancemanageability
   • 4. a part of a machine that allows one part to rotate or move in contact with another part with as little friction as possible.
   • 5. the direction or position of something, or the direction of movement, relative to a fixed point. It is usually measured in degrees, typically with magnetic north as zero: "the Point is on a bearing of 015°" Similar directionorientationcoursetrajectoryheadingtackpathlinerun
   • ▪ awareness of one's position relative to one's surroundings: "he flashed the torch around, trying to get his bearings" Similar orientationsense of directionwhereaboutslocationpositionsituationtrackway
   • 6. a device or charge: "armorial bearings"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBEARING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BEARING definition: 1. a part of a machine that supports another part that turns around: 2. to discover your exact…. Learn more.

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   : the situation or horizontal direction of one point with respect to another or to the compass. on a northerly bearing.

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   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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBEARING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Bearings are small metal balls that are placed between moving parts of a machine in order to make them move smoothly and easily over each other. An oil seal was replaced, along with both front wheel bearings.

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   Bearing definition: the manner in which one conducts or carries oneself, including posture and gestures. See examples of BEARING used in a sentence.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionbearing noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ˈbeərɪŋ/ /ˈberɪŋ/ [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. Her comments didn’t have much bearing on the subject. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBEARING | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   BEARING definition: to have an influence on something or a relationship to something: . Learn more.

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › bearingbearing | meaning of bearing in Longman Dictionary of...

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   bearing meaning, definition, what is bearing: the way in which you move, stand, or beh...: Learn more.

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    Bearing, for example, is the name given to a mechanical part that supports a moving joint — like a ball bearing. In buildings, bearings are walls or beams that support the building. In the same way, when you carry your body, you are bearing yourself up.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › bearingBearing Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    noun. bearings. The manner in which one carries or conducts oneself. The poise and bearing of a champion. American Heritage. Way of carrying and conducting oneself; carriage; manner; mien. Webster's New World. A machine or structural part that supports another part. American Heritage. A support or supporting part. Webster's New World.