bearing
- Adjective. Of a beam, column, or other device, carrying weight or load; as, ''a bearing wall''.
- Noun. A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.
- Noun. (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.
- Noun. Relevance; a relationship or connection.
- Noun. One's posture, demeanor, or manner.
- Noun. ''(Often in plural:'''''bearings''''')'' Direction or relative position.
- Verb. (present participle of, bear) .
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