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bearing

adjective noun

(of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain

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Word length
7
Starts with
B
Ends with
G
Contains
EA
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. (of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain

noun

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

noun

  1. heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield

noun

  1. dignified manner or conduct

noun

  1. characteristic way of bearing one's body

    “stood with good posture”

noun

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

noun

  1. relevant relation or interconnection

    “those issues have no bearing on our situation”

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stood with good posture
those issues have no bearing on our situation

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