bearing
/ˈbɛrɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of bear; to carry, support, or endure something.
- The bridge is bearing the weight of the traffic.
- She is bearing the heavy box up the stairs.
- He is bearing the pain of his injury with great courage.
- Present participle of bear; to give birth to.
- She is bearing a child this winter.
- The field is bearing a rich harvest this year.
- The tree is bearing fruit for the first time.
- Present participle of bear; to turn or go in a specified direction.
- The trail is bearing east through the forest.
- The road is bearing to the left ahead.
- The ship is bearing north toward the harbor.
Synonyms
noun
- A person's way of standing, moving, or behaving; posture or demeanor.
- The queen had a regal bearing that commanded respect.
- Despite the bad news, she maintained a calm bearing.
- His confident bearing made him seem like a natural leader.
- A part of a machine that reduces friction between moving parts, often a metal ball or roller.
- The fan stopped working because its bearing had seized up.
- High-quality bearings are essential for smooth machinery operation.
- The mechanic replaced the worn bearing in the car's wheel.
- Direction or position relative to a fixed point, especially in navigation.
- Using a compass, she took a bearing on the distant mountain.
- The ship changed its bearing to avoid the storm.
- The hikers lost their bearing in the thick fog.
- Relevance or connection to something.
- His past experience has no bearing on his current job performance.
- Your opinion has little bearing on the final decision.
- The new evidence has a direct bearing on the case.