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Meaning:

Adjective:

  • Of a beam, column, or other device, carrying weight or load; as, ''a bearing wall''.

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Noun:

  • A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.
  • nautical The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and that of true north; subject to variation and deviation when taken by a magnetic compass
  • ''(Often in plural:'''''bearings''''')'' Direction or relative position.
  • One's posture, demeanor, or manner.
  • Relevance; a relationship or connection.

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Verb:

  • Present participle of '''to bear'''.

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