Meaning of bearing in English

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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
Derived terms
3. dignified manner or conduct
Derived terms
4. characteristic way of bearing one's body
Examples
- « stood with good posture »
Derived terms
5. heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield
Derived terms
- charge
6. a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily

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