Meaning of the word bearing in English
What does bearing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bearing
US /ˈber.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈbeə.rɪŋ/
Noun
1.
a person's way of standing or moving
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She had a regal bearing.
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His confident bearing impressed everyone.
2.
relevance or relation
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This information has no bearing on the case.
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His past actions have a direct bearing on his current situation.
3.
a part of a machine that supports a moving part and allows it to move freely
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The wheel's bearing needs to be replaced.
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The engine's main bearings were worn out.
4.
the direction or position of something, or the direction of movement
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We lost our bearings in the dense fog.
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Take a bearing on that distant landmark.
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