Meaning of bearing in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈbɛrɪŋ/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   bearing

   Definitions

   1. producing or yielding

   Examples

   • « an interest-bearing note »
   • « fruit-bearing trees »

   Synonyms

   • productive

2. Noun

   bearing

   Definitions

   1. relevant relation or interconnection

   Examples

   • « those issues have no bearing on our situation »
3. 2. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
4. 3. dignified manner or conduct
5. 4. characteristic way of bearing one's body

   Examples

   • « stood with good posture »
6. 5. heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield
7. 6. a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily