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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

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