bearing

/bˈe‍əɹɪŋ/

/ˈbɛɹɪŋ/

Bearing

characteristic way of bearing one's body

synonyms : carriage

dignified manner or conduct

the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

synonyms : aim

relevant relation or interconnection

a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily

heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield

bearing

(of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain

antonyms : nonbearing

Examples

1. My flywheel bearing sounded very poorly.

2. Grab another bearing.

3. That race must have no bearing on equality and justice!

4. That angle from the nose of your boat to that contact is called the bearing.