nonbearing
/ˌnɑnˈbɛrɪŋ/
adjective
- In construction, not supporting weight or load; not load-bearing.
- Nonbearing columns are purely decorative and do not hold up the roof.
- The architect designed a nonbearing wall that can be easily moved.
- You can safely remove a nonbearing partition without affecting the structure.
- Not producing fruit, flowers, or offspring.
- The farmer removed the nonbearing trees to make room for new ones.
- Nonbearing plants in the garden are grown only for their leaves.
- After the drought, many of the vines remained nonbearing for the season.
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