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Meaning of bearing in English
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛrɪŋ/
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Classifying Adjective
bearing
Definitions
1.
producing or yielding
Examples
« an interest-bearing note »
« fruit-bearing trees »
Synonyms
productive
Noun
bearing
Definitions
1.
relevant relation or interconnection
Examples
« 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
Examples
« 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