Bearing

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1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.3 Combining form 1.4 Verb form

English

Pronunciation

AHD: bâr'ĭng

Noun

bearing (plural bearings)

1. A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.
2. A beam, column, or other device that carries weight.
3. (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
4. A relationship or connection.

   That has no bearing on this issue.

Combining form

-bearing

1. (Architecture) Designed to support a load.

   load-bearing wall.

Verb form

bearing

1. Present participle of to bear.