bearing

== English == === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ (US) enPR: bâr'ĭng IPA(key): /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ Rhymes: -ɛəɹɪŋ === Etymology 1 === From Middle English beringe, berynge, berende, berande, berand, from Old English berende (“bearing; fruitful”) (also as synonym Old English bǣrende), from Proto-Germanic *berandz, present participle of Proto-Germanic *beraną (“to bear; carry”), equivalent to bear +‎ -ing. ==== Verb ==== bearing present participle and gerund of bear ==== Adjective ==== bearing (not comparable) (in combination) That bears (some specified thing). a gift-bearing visitor Of a beam, column, or other device, carrying weight or load. ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 === From Middle English bering, beringe, berynge, equivalent to bear +‎ -ing. ==== Noun ==== bearing (plural bearings) (mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction. Hypernyms: component, part Hyponyms: ball bearing, inline bearing, inline hockey bearing, inline skate bearing, in-line skate bearing, magnetic bearing, needle bearing, plain bearing, quad roller bearing, roller bearing, rollerblade bearing, skate bearing, skateboard bearing (navigation, nautical) The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction. Hyponyms: true bearing, relative bearing (in the plural, especially in phrases such as 'get one's bearings') One's understanding of one's orientation or relative position, literally or figuratively. Relevance; a relationship or connection. One's posture, demeanor, or manner. (architecture) That part of any member of a building which rests upon its supports. (architecture) The portion of a support on which anything rests. (architecture, proscribed) The unsupported span. (heraldry) Any single emblem or charge in an escutcheon or coat of arms. Hyponyms: charge, emblem Holonyms: shield, escutcheon Comeronym: field ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Translations ===== ===== See also ===== ABEC === References === bearing on Wikipedia.Wikipedia “bearing”, in OneLook Dictionary Search. === Anagrams === Irengba, baregin, bangier, barge in, Binegar