bearing
Pronunciation: /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/
The English word “bearing” has 11 meanings listed here.
adjective
noun
- A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction.
- The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.
- One's understanding of one's orientation or relative position, literally or figuratively.
- Relevance; a relationship or connection.
- One's posture, demeanor, or manner.
- That part of any member of a building which rests upon its supports.
- The portion of a support on which anything rests.
- The unsupported span.
- Any single emblem or charge in an escutcheon or coat of arms.
Etymology
From Middle English beringe, berynge, berende, berande, berand, from Old English berende (“bearing; fruitful”) (also as synonym Old English bǣrende), from Proto-Germanic *berandz, present participle of Proto-Germanic *beraną (“to bear; carry”), equivalent to bear + -ing.
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